I finished the section for month 5 on the Sweet Land of Liberty SAL. I wanted to do the tin soldier with his big heart but I made the background too dark for the embroidery to show up so I didn't do it. I made three different skin colors on my rag doll blocks. Then, for some reason, I sewed the blue star at an angle which made it difficult to put the flag in the hand of the black doll. So I scooted it to the right and I think it looks okay. I sure chose a bright red for that red star didn't I.
This is the 2nd row of blocks for the quilt with the unit I just made. I had to replace the lower flying geese piece on the left because the other one was the wrong size. I also had to reverse the row of small blocks under the big star because I had sewn them so that the little black cat in the blue square was upside down. Silly, I know, but it kept bothering me.
And here are all the units sewn together. I had to replace the lower red piece on the basket because it was too much like the border around the pineapple. I also hadn't appliqued AMERICA yet and so I did that yesterday. The only thing it's lacks is an eye for the eagle in the upper border.
I am so thankful that Lori is hosting this SAL. I've wanted to make this quilt for a long time and this SAL is just the motivation I needed. Because I started it 5 yrs. ago, I have (what I think will be) the next unit done already. It doesn't hurt to be a little ahead in case some summer activities prevent me from keeping up.
I finished another block for the Roseville album quilt (no picture). It turned out so busy. But, like every other block I've made, once it mingles with the rest - it seems to fit right in.
Now I only have one more center basket block and the four corner blocks. The end is in sight and it makes me excited.
Robin
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11 comments:
Bravo!! Your quilt is beautiful. Isn't this a fun sew along. I too am grateful for all of Lori's insights into making this quilt. Hugs
Beautiful quilt finish...I love your interpretation of these blocks and it is so impressive that you did it "by eye"...hugs, Julierose
Beautiful and wonderful progress/ BRAVO! :)
Your quilt looks so good, Robin. I think your colors and fabrics are perfect choices. And I love your little dolls. I was thinking of changing the skin color on the dolls, too. I'm in progress with one of Linda Brannock's flowers today but on Monday I'm going to dive into Sweet Land of Liberty and see what I can make of it. It's such a fun quilt.
Looking great especially those little dolls. very charming
So exciting quilt with many fine details. Both with the lyrics and all the different figures. The dolls were very cute.
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The subtle changes you have made make the quilt design more your own. Whatever works.
I had never come across this quilt until I saw it here, but I like it such a lot. I like that you are making little changes as you go.
Fantastic! Your flag looks perfect in front of the house. Cheri's patterns call for figuring it out as we go! LOL
Did you say you started this 5 years ago? haha I'm glad to see you're making progress finally. It's coming together very nicely.
Robin, it is looking so wonderful! I love the colors. They are a bit more vibrant than the original quilt, although I do like it as well. I can't believe how far we have come, and for me, it has been little effort. This is a fun project to be a part of.
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