Monday, December 20, 2021

2022 BOM & CAMDEN STATION

OK, yes I have lost my mind.  After almost getting my Birds of a Feather completed after working on it for YEARS, and still working on my Wistaria Lane for ages I have decided to start this Block of a Month 2022 quilt offered by The Quilt Show.  

I bought the fabric kit.  Given that there are 54 different fabrics in it and a pile of English paper piecing templates, which I have no intention of using, the cost of the fabric kit while hefty was not unreasonable.

This is just a small sample of the fabrics in the kit.  Since it is a BOM with lots of monthly video instructions and printouts I thing it should be doable within the year's time.  Well, at least I will have someone keeping me on track.  Besides it has a good deal of appliqué on it which I love doing.  The pattern calls for hand appliqué, but no not for me, I will be using fusible with machine stitching.
In October I purchased this appliqué pattern and fabric kit at the Pacific Internation Quilt Show.  So have decided to make a start on it.
The individual blocks finish at 6 inches.  Oh my, those appliqué pieces are small.  I have been experimenting with my favorite machine appliqué blanket stitch to get it very tiny.  I will be using Sulky rayon thread with a neutral poly thread in the bobbin.  I am playing with the bobbin thread a bit just to make sure that the stitching on the actual appliqués works well.  This along with my BOM for 2022 are going to be long term projects.

 

  


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20 comments:

  1. JulieroseDecember 20, 2021 at 11:54 AM

    Do you have a blanket stitch to use on your machine? I only have a zig-zag (and lots of others which I never use)but NO blanket one...when you fuse do you fuse the entire piece and does your needle get gooky?
    Anyway, you are not crazy, I have gotten quite a few projects for next year hoping I can get back to sitting long enough to machine applique without Mr. Sciatica making it so difficult.
    Hugs, Julierose

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  2. cityquilter graceDecember 20, 2021 at 5:38 PM

    both luscious projects....if the blocks were bigger might just cave on the lori smith pattern....lovely

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  3. Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork AppliquéDecember 21, 2021 at 9:23 AM

    Both projects look wonderful, ok they will take a year to complete, but they are worth it! Beautiful fabrics, have fun!

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  4. LIttle Penguin QuiltsDecember 21, 2021 at 9:31 AM

    That looks like a beautiful quilt - I bet you will enjoy working on it! Merry Christmas!

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  5. chrisknitsDecember 21, 2021 at 1:21 PM

    Oh my! I am in awe of even making 1 block of these QALs!!!

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  6. Judy HansenDecember 21, 2021 at 2:43 PM

    I love your new projects! You are not crazy.....it is just that there are so many beautiful quilts in the world that we have to make, right? Thanks for linking with Design Wall Mondays - I look forward to your progress on your 2022 projects. Hugs, Judy

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  7. LindaDecember 22, 2021 at 5:18 AM

    Those BOM fabrics are gorgeous! And I love that Camden Station kit - so pretty. Looks like you are settling in for some fun sewing.
    Thank you for linking to To Do Tuesday!

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  8. SandeeDecember 22, 2021 at 9:12 AM

    Beautiful. You're so very talented.

    Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥

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  9. Sharon KwilterDecember 26, 2021 at 8:36 AM

    It will be a stunner! Best of luck with your new project.

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  10. Gretchen WeaverDecember 26, 2021 at 8:38 AM

    I love the Garden Party pattern, it's so lovely. All of Irene Blanck's designs are beautiful. Lori Smith is another great designer but 6" finished blocks are small. Happy stitching!

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  11. DonnaDecember 26, 2021 at 11:37 AM

    Those are some tiny pieces on Camden and a lot of pieces on TQS BOM. Both will be stunning when finished. Good luck!

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  12. MiaismineDecember 26, 2021 at 11:57 AM

    Wow! It's beautiful! I'm sure it will become a family heirloom! Lovely.

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  13. MelanieDecember 26, 2021 at 1:24 PM

    Wow, those are both intricate projects! Good luck with staying on track and I hope you will enjoy the process. xo Melanie

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  14. Linda @ kokaquiltsDecember 26, 2021 at 8:39 PM

    The 'garden party' quilt BOM looks delightful, and {as you say} should be do-able over a year!

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  15. The Joyful QuilterDecember 27, 2021 at 5:11 AM

    Gorgeous projects. Enjoy them!

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  16. karenbbsnowDecember 27, 2021 at 5:42 AM

    Fun projects ahead!!

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  17. TerryKnott.blogspot.comDecember 27, 2021 at 6:16 PM

    What terrific projects you are beginning! I hope you enjoy every stitch!

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  18. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring QuilterDecember 28, 2021 at 1:44 PM

    Lovely applique projects! I'd say you have your work set for 2022. Can't wait to see each block. So pretty. Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss. Happy New Year!

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  19. KateDecember 29, 2021 at 4:28 AM

    Both projects look like a lot of work, but will be beautiful finishes once completed. Enjoy playing with such pretty fabrics this year.

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  20. Judy BiggerstaffDecember 29, 2021 at 5:41 PM

    Beautiful work. What a treasure these will be.

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