Being all caught up on this year's Rainbow Scrap Challenge blocks gave me a chance to pull out a few other projects this week. Thanks to a challenge by Gwyned, I really wanted to get some more quilting done on my 2024 Patchwork Hearts quilt, and I finally got it out on Thursday afternoon. I'm quilting this one row at a time and will join the rows later in quilt-as-you-go style. This row has all the quilting done in one direction, now marking for and sewing in the other direction.
And a photo after sewing with low lighting to see if I could capture the great texture that the grid quilting gives.
I just happened to be working on the dark green block!
The other project I wanted to get back to was the Orange Peel QAL, hosted by The Crafty Quilter, which I had started on back in April, around the same time as the Glowing Hearts QAL. Of course, it was too much to keep up with all at the same time (I should have anticipated that!) and now the QAL is over, but I am still working on mine.
Early on, I made the scrappy neutral background and a few of the orange peels, but was way short of the 24 that were needed. My orange peels are made from a leftover pile of Kaffe Fassett charm squares, and they have lots of soft green in them, plus pink, purple, and light blue.
After twelve orange peels were made, I could make this design, and it was tempting to stop there.
But I really wanted the full design that Julie shared at the beginning of the QAL, which is what hooked me in to participating! So I made twelve more orange peels. These are made with a template traced onto fusible interfacing, sewn right sides together with the charm square, and then after taking this photo I snipped a hole in the interfacing and flipped the orange peel to right sides out.
And with 24 orange peels, here's the design I really wanted! These are lightly fused on to the background, and my next decision will have to be about how to applique them down.
Now I'm feeling much more caught up!
Sharing at SoScrappy for ScrapHappy Saturday,
And at The Crafty Quilter for the Orange Peel QAL link-up.
Quilting is More Fun than Housework for Oh Scrap!
Melva Loves Scraps for Sew and Tell Monday.
25 comments:
Wow! I love your orange peel quilt! Looks great with those Kaffe scraps. Wonderful texture on your heart quilt. It’s always fun to see what you are working on. Gail at the cozy quilter
Your scrappy quilt block is so pretty, love the snap of those little green pieces. The orange peels are truly stunning! You have such a talent for colors and placement Diann.
Hope you are having a great Memorial Day weekend! I am headed to the kitchen to make some slider buns and an Oreo dessert. I act like I'm cooking for a crowd, and it's just the two of us - lol!
The quilt along is so aPEELing! LOL.
Great job on the quilting. I love the texture of it. When I'm done quilting an area I just can't stop running my hands over it. And what a beautiful orange peel block!
Love those orange peels.
These blocks are gorgeous with those fabrics, Diann!
Absolutely beautiful work! WOW!!!
I just adore the dark green heart block you are quilting, Diann. And the orange peel quilt is fabulous! I have that quilt on my To Do List too. The fabrics you used are so pretty. Enjoy your weekend. Hugs.
OOO - that orange peel design is beautiful. And the quilting looks so nice on the heart project. The grid was a good choice.
That orange peel is lovely! Fun to see how you are marking your quilting lines. I always wonder how people do their quilting prep. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Oh my, those Kaffe orange peels are so beautiful! And I agree that the texture that grid quilting gives is amazing! You had a great week!
Can't wait to see the finished Patchwork Hearts! Mine needs 2 more green blocks to finish up mine from last year. Hoping to make those this week. And your orange peels are so pretty!
love those orange peels in those colors they are gorgeous
Love the heart quilt you are doing nice stitching--and I so love your orange peel square--I did also like the design of where you left off and then now the finished block--very pretty fabrics--I kinda wished i had started a second square and used a different color--maybe when this one is done?????
have a lovely week end--hugs, di
Love it!! When I have used your method I then applique using a very small width zig zag to machine stitch it down. The length of stitch to your desired size. Use a matching thread to the applique.
The orange block looks so good in Kaffe. I started an orange peel project for RSC ages ago and decided it just wasn't my thing.
Pat
Just beautiful, this is something I've never attempted.
Ooooooo the fabric choices on your orange peels is outstanding! LOVE the color and precision of your work. LeeAnna
Maybe we will get others to join us, Diann.
My go to appliqué method is the same as yours. I've never mastered needle turn appliqué, but love the smooth finished edges. I use a blind hem stitch because I don't want to add an additional element with a blanket stitch. You could also hand stitch the appliqués into place for even more "invisible" but secure finish.
Your fabric choices and how the peels flow are masterful. What a stunning block.
The orange peels are stunning . Kaffe fabric is always amazing.
Your orange peels are perfection.
The quilting is looking good! Your orange peel project looks so cool. Congrats on all the progress.
I saw that orange peel QAL and was tempted, but the timing wasn't right for me. I love your orange peels, and can't wait to see how you finish the quilt!
I love your orange peels done in Kaffe!
Both are great projects, Diann. I am really loving the orange peels. Congrats on getting caught up.
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