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    Book Review: Simple Appeal by Kim Diehl

    Posted by on Sep 26 2014

    Ever since I tackled Spring Bouquet, I’ve been addicted to applique.  When I saw that Kim Diehl had a new book out, Simple Appeal and that it featured a number of quilts that combined piecing and applique, I was sold.   I liked the combination of traditional colours with a modern flair. I was especially attracted […]

    Dots and Spots and Polka Dots

    Posted by on May 28 2013

    I mentioned in my last update on “Raise the Roof” that I was planning to tackle a second quilt this summer.  I think I’m so determined to get all my UFOs and wanna-sews done while I can because I know the fall is coming and the fact that I’ll be heading back to school to […]

    Spring Bouquet Update #3

    Posted by on Mar 19 2013

    I’m making a lot of progress on Spring Bouquet.  On my last update, I was just starting the borders.  I’m happy to report that not only have I finished cutting and prepping all four of the borders, I’ve actually got two of them machine appliqued in place!  Here’s what one of the borders looks like: […]

    Spring Bouquet Update #2

    Posted by on Feb 18 2013

    Ta-da! I’ve reached a big milestone with my LBQ applique project. I’ve finished cutting and prepping all nine of the centre blocks.  Each block has between 45 and 75 individual pieces, so I’m approximately 60% of the way through the prep.  Here are some close-ups, in no particular order. I think they look fantastic, don’t […]

    Spring Bouquet Update #1

    Posted by on Oct 10 2012

    I’ve started climbing Mount Everest. A quilted, appliqued Mount Everest better known as Laundry Basket Quilt’s “Spring Bouquet”. I didn’t buy the pre-cut shapes or the QOM option.   Firstly, I don’t like the idea of doing raw edge fusible applique on anything but a ‘daily use’ quilt.  I think it looks messy and not […]