Hello my friends.
I have been unwell with flu the last few weeks.
No stitching at all till late yesterday :(
I decided after seeing Fiona`s Stocking block
to use a Christmas thread for wording.
One of my sister`s gave me
Cottage Garden Thread : Mistletoe
as part of my gift last Christmas.
I thought it suited July`s block,
so I am using it in this quilt.
I will re stitch block one`s words to match.
I am so pleased with this block.
The stand and topping have gold thread which makes it sparkle.
I used DMC 3052 for tie and back stitching of holly.
The blanket stitch on holly is DMC 936.
The pudding DMC 3047.
Heart DMC 816.
Berry 221.
I have cut out my applique pieces for next block.
I only need to work out what size my background piece is to be.
Happy Stitching,
Clare.
9 comments:
Clare - the block looks great - and Mistletoe is such a lovely thread for these blocks.
I think you will find the next block is cut at 10 1/2" across and down 8 1/2" down. and the September one is 8 1/2" square.
Lovely block and Mistletoe is perfect for the writing.... Susan has said about the block.... there's a bit more to do this month...
Hugz
It looks wonderful and I love Cottage Garden threads, especially the reds.
Your block is gorgeous Clare, the thread looks good and also the stripe for the stand! Hope there's no more illness in your house this winter :-)
Lovely fabrics ... looking yummm 😊
Beautiful block Clare xx
Looks great Clare! Love the idea of using gold thread... must see if I have any :) xx
I like the variegated thread!
Clare you have inspired me to also use those beautiful cottage threads....however they are not sold anywhere close to me here in Canada. So a phone call to the Quilting Angel was in order. Just only received them a few days ago so will need to get caught up now. Thank you for that inspiration. You block looks lovely.
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