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Saturday, January 24, 2026

Handstitching and Some Progress on Stonefileds

I recently pulled out TOMDO and have been putting in a few hand stitches. I had put the whole thing on the small design wall so I could look at it. Then it occured to me that I could add a few stitches on this block. This was the first inlaid or reverse applique I had ever tried. It wasn't "perfect" so I set it aside to work on something else. 

This was early 2010. In 2013 I started CCCQ and in 2014 BTCT. I cannot believe how much hand applique I've done since then!  

But in reality, I have a writing deadline next week and I am distracted and procrastinating in true Chris fashion. 

This is the potential for Stonefields for now (designed by Susan Smith). I oopsed and cut out all 4 outer borders 10 in wide. It is supposed to be 13 inches. So now I need to decide if I will be okay with only 2 rows of hexie flowers instead of 3. I have lots of the fabric but do I want to do that? Too many decisions. I have more than enough hexie flowers made. A decision for another day. I have put this away for now. I will not be meeting my OMG goal this month. 

I did cut more blue strips for Omigosh since it is awkward doing scrappy with only 5 prints. I have decided that, for now, doing this as a leader ender is not going to work. I will just blitz it once in a while for the RSC.

In the meantime, I did something to my back the other day and mobility is limited. The hot tub sure feels good on a mid wintery day.

Blessings, Chris

linking with: Fredrique at quiltingpatch.

alyciaquilts.finished-or-not-friday. 

ninamariesayre.off-wall-friday. 

kathy's  slow-sunday-stitching

melvalovesscraps-sew-tell

smallquiltsanddollquilts.  design-wall-monday  

15 comments:

  1. I am doing Omigosh completely scrappy, with tons of prints, but I still end up with the same print in a block. LOL. Hope you mobility returns.

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  2. Sometimes, after letting the possible answers to the question "marinate", the decision is easier to make. Your applique progress is amazing!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects

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  3. Your hand applique quilts are just so gorgeous, Chris...long term projects for sure, but well worth it I think.
    Ouch for your back--I know what that is like--heat, rest and maybe a little sip of some wine??? Hope you feel better soon...hugs, Julierose

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  4. So sorry to hear that you hurt your back, Chris. Stonefields is coming along so nicely for you!

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  5. I've never done reverse applique so it's great you're having a go.
    The two other projects you are working on are lovely.

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  6. My mantra is "There are no mistakes in quilting. There are only learning experiences and creative opportunities." It isn't always easy to embrace that concept when you accidentally cut a 10" border instead of a 13" one. Those hexie flowers prove you grasped the creative opportunity. The quilt will be all the more beautiful.

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  7. gosh the stonefields is sooo pretty so far!

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  8. Watching your progress on the different quilts has been fun! I kinda like the 2 rows of hexagon flowers. Your quilt, your choice! Sorry about the back, hope the heat of the waters is helping it heal. Good luck with the writing deadline.

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  9. I believe in time outs. They can help when you are undecided. Enjoy the soaking. Thanks for sharing in Sew & Tell.

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  10. I too tried Omigosh as a leader ender and decided otherwise.

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  11. your "make the decision another day" made me laugh - I totally get that.
    Love the Ohmigosh!!!

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  12. Waving hello from Ajax ON, your work is lovely!

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  13. Hope your back is doing better... love "Stonefields" it is just gorgeous! xx

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  14. I have that pattern here- somewhere and love it. Idon't know what I'm waiting for. YOurs is moving along and so pretty.

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  15. A lot of pretty appliquéd blocks here! You are doing well, and I hope that your back is getting better. Thank you for sharing and linking up!

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