We are out of 2020 and 2021 is just beginning. Hopefully this new year will be a nice beginning to a more normal year for all of us. I have spent some time after a bit of a creative slump in the studio. I did take a bit of time doing some rearranging of a couple of closet shelves to have fabric at a more visible level and easier to get too. A bit of clean up was in order as well.
I managed to get the two lower roses on with their vines and realized I would have to at least pin on the center rose as the vines all tuck into it. I had the entire center appliqué fused together but not fused down to the background. Finally I got the third lower rose added and two of the stems appliquéd down too. I have a couple of the pedals on the center appliquéd around the vine ends. I don't like working with so much material and loose appliqués and pins, but slowly it is coming along. Only 5 more small roses and stems to do. It is going to be a LONG WEEK!
Nothing like a nice dip in your spa at sunset. One of my daughter's ducks somehow escaped getting into his coop for the night. She was back on her way into the house when she saw him enjoying a final dip for the day. Life is good!
Love the quilt....but, that little duck enjoying his spa is soooooo cute!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteThe quilt looks good. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished top! Bit cold out for me to enjoy a cold spa! But he looks content
ReplyDeleteYour roses are looking great on top of the pretty background! I love the pops of green, too. Looks like that duck is enjoying all the amenities at your daughter's resort!
ReplyDeleteHAHAHAHA! Ahh, the duck life . . . it's not for me. You don't HAVE to get that appliqué work finished this week, you know. I really love the background fabrics for that project - they are nice and calming. Thanks for the chuckle, DonnaleeQ! And thanks for linking up today. ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteHeee - stretching that duck day out! :D I am also working my way through applique stitching (blanket stitching on a UFO from 2012ish). It is not my favorite task, but I'm happy with how things are turning out. It just takes so much longer than I always think it will!!! Your rose quilt is looking nice as it emerges.
ReplyDeletehahaha, the duck really made me smile.
ReplyDeleteLove the duck. That made me smile.
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It looks so beautiful now! I can imagine what it will look like when it is complete it will be worth all the work!
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That sunset photo is priceless!! Nice progress on your applique.
ReplyDeleteIt hasn't taken you too long to get to this stage with your project. The pieced background is lovely with the rises on top. Lucky duck with her very own sunset spa!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, that's going to be a stunning one!! You sunset is so gorgeous with the happy duck.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are a part of 'My Corner of the World' this week!
It is always a good feeling to do a tidy up in the sewing room. Love the duck in the "spa".
ReplyDeleteOh how pretty - that rose is going to be great.
ReplyDeleteThe duck - he is the smartest - haha!
Your quilt is already a beauty Donna!
ReplyDeleteThat duck is smart.
Enjoying watching the flowers bloom on your quilt. They look great. Happy looking duck! I hope he made it in safely for the night.
ReplyDeleteSweet little duck, lucky guy to have his own spa. I like your project too.
ReplyDeleteLovely roses. I have every extremity and my eyes crossed for a much better year. thank you for linking up to Put your foot down.
ReplyDeleteHa! Love that duck! I'd love my own spa. Love your rose quilt but so sorry to hear you'd lost your quilting mojo! I hope it's only temporary now that you have your Rose quilt underway. Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.
ReplyDeleteYour Rose Quilt is looking good but I think the duck stole the show! Just like weddings -- no children or animals should be in the wedding party as they steal the show. Lol!
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