Millefiore - Rosette 1 beginning

You saw the beginning pieces and now I have completed the center and the first round of hexagons of Rosette 1.





True to my nature, I finished all 6 of the second round hexies.  After a good look at them, I noticed a BIG problem!  Luckily it was only one upside down block.


 But it was not until AFTER I took the sample photos, of course.


So ignore that please.

Option 2

Option 1

Here are the two possibilities.  Which one do you like better?  I go back and forth.


And now all I have to do is to keep McGee from eating them.....





Oh, and you will also be interested to know, on the Doily Quilt, I sewed down the doilies using a free motion on my domestic head so I can put it on the long arm and not catch the hopping foot.  And I also managed to sew a corner of the quilt into one of the doilies........

but of course!

Retro, Millefiori, and Sarah

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I don't' know why the fabric picture did not post with yesterday's words about the retro fabric and pattern.........

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The pattern is is by Katie at Quiet Play called sew Retro Vintage Kitchen.  You can find it on Craftsy.  I think a nice pale green-ish/blue-ish/teal-ish background will be perfect.

And......

If you want to tell Sarah goodbye, check out her obituary here.

And....

This is for LeeAnna at Not Afraid Of Color, who like me, was terrified of starting the first rosette from Millefiori.

 I was siting at my sewing machine and I saw group of fat quarters I have been collecting for like, 5 years.  And I thought, I need to use them in something really great.........

And there it was.  It took me about 3 hours to fussy cut, organize and glue baste he pieces for the center and the first round of 6 blocks.

OK, girlfriend.  It is up to you now.

Stash Report and Millefiore Madness

Burning, burning with Millefiore Fever, it is a madness that makes one sick for days, weeks; nay for months and months.  I am burning with a fire in my center that can be quelled only with the push of that button that says Place The Order.

So I did, I pushed it with my fevered finger.  And the ague lessened.  But it wasn't until I had gone past the book and into the paperpiecing venue that held the incredible set of bits and pieces of paper heaven, that it finally left my body; panting and breathing deeply before my computer screen of dreams.

I now own the book and the 12 packages of paper pieces that correspond to the 12 rosettes necessary to assemble this beauty.  And the fever subsides.

And Frank has the answer to his main problem, "what the devil do I get you for your birthday?"

I broke the news to him when he got in from the parade meeting this afternoon.  He was thrilled.  Now he just has to worry about where to get me lobster for dinner.

It is as it should be.   Now to wait for the postman. 

Used this week	-0.50	Used this month	-0.50	Used this year	-0.50
Bought this week	20.00	Bought this month	20.00	Bought this year	20.00
Plus or minus	19.50	Plus or minus	19.50	Plus or minus	19.50

Montage Quilting

Oh, my. 

I have been drooling over the Millefiore quilts for a while now.   I have several times put the  templates and book into a cart and then....right before I pushed the button, came to my senses and didn't.  Like I need more stuff to do.

Now I have been invited to a group of quilters doing handwork and English Paper Piecing, mostly I am sure on the Millefiore.

The meet at 2 today and I, of course, will be sitting with them.

I will bring my hexies and try to resist the pull of the Millefiore.........But I am sure when I see them I will be all up in their face..........it is a sickness that burns within me.