Wednesday, January 22, 2020

tree blocks for Australia

I was inspired by Barb (Fun with Barb) and Wendy (The Constant Quilter) who have each made blocks for the Wollongong Modern Quilt Guild in Australia.  The blocks will be pieced into quilts for people who have lost everything in the devastating bushfires.



They've asked for generous 12.5 inch blocks - any type of tree block welcome.  Deadline is end of February and if you are interested, click here for the details. 

I love doing improvisational appliqué using freezer paper to cut out and prepare my shapes:


"Invisible" machine appliqué: 


I used monofilament in the needle and my usual cotton in the bobbin.  The back looks like this:

I love trees.  They provide solace.  They are life giving and each is unique.  I've almost always lived in homes with a lot of trees all around.  





In other news... thrilled to see my little needlebooks in the window at Blue and White.  They are starting to sell, so that's good news;).  



The ladies at Blue and White took such care to create these hand written tags:






And.... it is winter strawberry season... just the best:



AND, tomorrow is opening day of the Tokyo International Great Quilt Festival (I always have to pause to get the order of those words right, ha ha).  Woo hoo!

xo
Cynthia
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6 comments:

  1. Wendy Caton ReedJanuary 22, 2020 at 9:50 AM

    Your tree block is fabulous! I hope it costs you less to send it from Japan! It cost me a fortune to send them, but well worth the effort. I can't wait to see pictures from the show. Have a wonderful time.

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  2. Quilting BabciaJanuary 22, 2020 at 1:56 PM

    Getting motivated to make a couple tree blocks, though mine will be "easy" piecing. You've made a wonderful block, so in the modern quilt mode. Have your camera batteries charged for the quilt show and enjoy!

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  3. KyleJanuary 22, 2020 at 5:09 PM

    What wonderful tree blocks for a overwhelming situation in Austrailai. I didn't realize you were selling your delightful needle books. They will be big sellers for sure. Have a fabulous time at the show. Lots of photos!

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  4. BarbJanuary 22, 2020 at 6:19 PM

    OMG! I'm so excited to hear about the Quilt Festival.
    Yeah for making a tree block to AU. It feels good, doesn't it?
    Your needle books look sweet in the window with their hand lettered tags :) what a pretty shop.
    winter strawberries? I loved the candy how is the real fruit?

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  5. Janet O.January 23, 2020 at 1:07 AM

    Two very nice free-form trees. Good of you to do them.
    Hand lettered tags are perfect for your "Nothing Wasted" needle books.
    Looks like such a fun shop in which to browse (and buy).

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  6. BarbaraJanuary 23, 2020 at 6:12 PM

    What fun tree blocks for Australia. Love the way your needlebooks look in the store window and am so glad to hear they are selling. Looking forward to some photos from the show :)

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