Hi Quilting Friends,
Greetings from Montana! I’m visiting my family for the rest of this week after traveling with my brother to get him home. All is well.
The challenge for this week was presented by Wendy @ Pieceful Thoughts of My Quilting Life. It threw me a curve, literally. Read more about this week’s prompt HERE.
Under normal circumstances, I would have stitched up a few Pickle Dish or Wedding Ring arcs or a stack of Drunkards Path squares to answer this prompt. My circumstances aren’t normal at the moment due to my travel and care-giving constraints. Any stitching that I attempt right now is limited to just a few minutes per session.
Round 4 had to be very simple in order to allow me time to complete it. Inspiration arrived in the form of a quilt that I made several years ago for Mr. FixIt. The borders of his quilt feature simple applique arch shaped pieces that look like leaves. Here’s what I decided to create-
I really like the simplicity of the leaf-shaped applique pieces as well as the open spaces, where I intend to add some lovely free motion quilting. I was able to use several of my tiniest hand dyed scraps to make the leaf applique pieces, with the creamy hand dyed fabric for the background. The raw edges will be finished with a machine blanket stitch, done with variegated gold thread.
I’m going to wait until I get home from Montana on February 20 before I start putting my SAHRR elements together. I’m happy with it so far!
You can read more about my progress on the previous posts-
I’m ready to keep going with the next round, and I’ll have time to think about my plan while I’m away from my studio. Have a great week!
Happy quilting,
Sharon
Ms P Designs USA 
You did well to get those borders done in the midst of all your non-quilting life things going on. I’m glad all is going well with your brother, and hope you enjoy your time with family. The leaf borders will work well, I think!
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Thank you! All is well here, and my brother is glad to be home.
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You round 4 borders turned out beautifully. I’m looking forward to watching your version come together. Safe travels this week.
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Thank you!
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Very lovely and smart adaptation for the curve prompt. Looks great!
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Thanks! I am happy with it. 😊
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I look forward to seeing this all come together. Have fun on your trip and be safe!
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Thanks!
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These will be a sweet addition to your project Sharon.I can imagine them being used in a number of ways. Take care of yourself as you give care to others
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Thank you!
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Hi Sharon those look really cool and doable in your circumstances. It’ll be nice to see them all together.
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Thank you! I am glad that I can join the fun, with modifications
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I’m hoping all your travels went well, and your brother is safely settled in at home. I love your solution for all your constraints: time, travel, etc and think it a wonderful addition to your existing elements of SAHRR. Beautiful!
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Thank you! All is well. 😊
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Your applique arcs is a lovely border. I am anxious to see how you put all this together. Safe travels!
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