27 November 2012

Russian Sunflowers

I like to have a take along project on the go at all times, something that can be easily picked up to work on when I visit quilting friends. My current project is a lap quilt made of Russian Sunflower blocks; quilt blocks often have lots of different names, this block is also known as Sunburst among others. I am hand piecing these and have chosen fabrics for the blocks and backgrounds but will wait until all the blocks are pieced before choosing sashing and borders. I only work on this project an hour or two a week when I am out of the house, it is amazing how it all adds up!




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  1. Krista27/11/12 09:54

    So beautiful, Elaine! Love the sunflower design. Quilting intrigues me so, I should try sometime. Do you stitch free hand?

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    1. Elaine27/11/12 10:09

      Hi Krista! Not quite sure what you mean by free hand? When I am hand piecing I mark the seam allowance on the back of the piece with a small dot at the corner, I then stitch dot-to-dot which keeping everything lined up and ensures all the pieces will fit!

      Jinny Beyer has lots of tips and free lessons on hand piecing on her website:
      http://www.jinnybeyer.com/quilting-with-jinny/tips-lessons.cfm

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  2. cynthia27/11/12 10:26

    Those are fantastic blocks! Great fabric choices, too. What book are you using for the pattern?

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    1. Elaine27/11/12 12:38

      I don't really have a pattern ;0) The picture is of a quilt that was featured in QNM years ago called sunburst, I kept it because I loved the block & the colours. A few years ago I bought the Marti Mitchell Sunburst template set, I love it! I rotary cut the pieces and they fit together beautifully. The blocks finish 12" I will probably set them with wide sashing & a border like the picture.

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  3. Nicola27/11/12 13:40

    So beautiful Elaine, you are a gifted needle worker

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  4. Annie L27/11/12 16:21

    Elaine
    Nice to discover your blog, Emily and your work! Big kisses. Annie L

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  5. Deb1/12/12 05:54

    I found your blog through Quiltville Yahoo group and I just love these blocks they are amazing love your fabrics you are using as well.

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  6. Carla A Few Of My Favorite Things16/5/13 12:03

    Love these blocks! Fabrics are wonderful!

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