I started my seeds in newspaper pots this year so when I saw this fabulous "Seed Tray" paper-piecing block by Amy of During Quiet Time I knew that I had finally found the perfect use for that newspaper fabric in my stash!
These 10.5" x 10.5" blocks are quite challenging but very fun to make. I have purchased the first eight garden patterns from Amy's shop and plan to buy them all as they become available!
I may add some other garden blocks such as the magical Vintage Mason Jar Tea Lanterns block by Sonja of Artisania, and maybe try piecing some of my own so that I will end up with a queen-sized garden masterpiece!
We have had a lot of rain lately which means that my plants are small but on the other hand I haven't had to water my garden much! I whipped up Christie Fowler's "Rain Cloud" mugrug from Zakka Style that I was most recently published in.
Speaking of books, you will be able to find an article on my blog in this month's Russian CrossStitcher magazine! I think it's quite exciting because this is the first time to be published in Russia. I will give you all a peek at the article later :o)
Here are some more leaf potholders that I made for a friend's housewarming present a few months back. She loves purples and blues and celestial as you can probably tell by looking at them because they are not my usual colours to work with. I pieced together the fabrics in straight lines but curve-pieced the centre vein of each leaf. I like them even more than these crazy patch leaves.
And last but not least, after 5 years of using my Teacup Pouch every day I had finally worn all the fabric off the handle. It was time to make myself a new pouch... and of course it had to have something about gardening on it... and linen of course!
Oh, I just love your version of the block. I am glad that you enjoyed making it! Tea and gardens---I think we have lots in common!
ReplyDeleteTea and gardens just lovely and your work even lovelier
ReplyDeleteKindest Regards Linda
Oooh Russia now? Very cool lady, you're an international sewing star! I adore your tray block and I'm curious to see what you do with the lanterns! Maya was needing a purse and you should have seen her face when I offered my teacup pouch lol!
ReplyDeleteYou have been a busy bee in the garden too!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of the garden theme quilt!
I never heard of newspaper gardening , i will have to try that next time.
LMM: A Teacup pouch is a small zippered wristlet pouch that is in the shape of a teacup like the bottom photo of this post. I use mine as a wallet/carry all. You can make one of your own by visiting my shop :o)
ReplyDeleteGreat makes, Laurraine! I miss you! Can you make the June meeting??
ReplyDeleteWhat a great combination...gardening and quilting.
ReplyDeleteThis is so, so, so lovely. Thank you. I love your planting seed ideas and the quilting things and it all looks so nice..
ReplyDeleteWow, these are so cool! My day has been made better just for having seen this :-)
ReplyDeletePerfect!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! The brown floral is such a great fit for the pattern and I love the pic of your seedlings along side the block!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! Is beautiful!! Kisses
ReplyDeleteI love those leafy potholders. The curved quilting lines really fool the eye.
ReplyDeleteHi Lorraine, I just wanted to tell you that your blog has been a great inspiration to me ever since I had "landed" here for the first time. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
ReplyDeleteGreat work I love the beautiful leafs! I agree theres been so much rain lately my sprouts are on the weedy side!
ReplyDeleteGardening quilt is stunning, and those seedlings in newspaper pots looks great!
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