4 CWQ blocks

I almost give up for multicolor block series. I feel solid block series is much more fun!


Though I uploaded these blocks to the Flickr group separately, I want save my space in this blog. I like this set of four.
Louisiana, purple block, looks a little different from original. Looks Swirling. It is cool.

Now I made 12 blocks and 2 corner blocks.

I am really excited to make another row.

Swirl flower

At last! I made up this quilt!


This project has been left unfinished for long time. I am really happy I did it on my birthday. Now I can face to another year without tailing.

It was 2008 when I saw this design. I fell in love at a glance and screamed " I want this!". My daughter replayed "Mom, you can't buy this quilt in any shop. You have to make it yourself". The combination of patchwork, applique, embroidery and quilting. The combination of modern and tradition. It contains all elements that I love. I am deeply satisfied.


Close up.
I did stem stitch on swirl vein. If I try again, I'll do back stitch instead. It may look more modern.

Talking about birthday, I bought a new book for me,"Inspired by tradition". Lovely book. I can't wait to make some from this pattern.

Two CWQ blocks

Though I still left seven sisters block behind, I made two blocks in this morning.


Richmond. It took longer time than I expected to make. Reason no.!, I should make sure to set each piece. Sometimes I confused the direction of units. Reason no.2, I should cut all piece before sew together. It's basic fault, I know.


Log cabin of multicolor series. I used light brown instead of orange. I think it fit comfortably much more. I should reconsider of choosing fabric. I wanted to used bright orange but it seems difficult. I often read and hear that orange is one of the most difficult color for quilters and I understand it.
Wow, I really appreciate my bee hive 10 1/4 2011 member. I love you.

2nd quarter 2011 begin

It's windy today! Gust blow old leaves away from trees and stirs pollen and dust up... Oooh, my eyes got irritated.

Though I got five blocks from first quarter yet, I am really satisfied with the blocks. They are really what I wanted at beginning.

I spread them on a blue fabric. I would like to pick blue for borders so bright orange and green stand out against the background. I think this blue is a little deep. I will try pale blue or aqua.

Now I think six is not enough and want more. I can't say I can contribute next quarter because of some condition, might not come back again. So I requested same theme for 2nd quarter. They must be my treasure for memory of NC life.

I am designing my block for my bee mates. This time, I am going to challenge to make up my modern design. I drew some drafts on my powerbook. Wonder if it work well. Let me sew.