Happy Tax Day — for those of you in the U.S. Aren’t we happy that‘s over for this year? The less said about that, the better! ;-D
Moving right along, it’s the 15th of the month and therefore, it’s time for the monthly Aunts’ Quilt Report. How are you Auntlets doing? I haven’t seen many updates this month — I hope you’re just too busy to post. I will say though that Karen R is killing us! She even finished and posted early this month — WooHoo Karen — Congratulations!!! I barely scraped by this month, but I got my blocks done. Here’s the applique block:
I had a hard time with the applique block this month. It’s definitely not my favorite, and I think my fabric choices made it even less of a favorite. Maybe the parts that really annoy me will get fixed, and maybe not. Anyway, here are the two pieced blocks:
And my little sneaky animal piece? I chose a deer this month and I think he’s cute.
Here’s what the blocks look like all together. They’re too big for my little design wall now, so I had to lay them out on the floor. I’m sure they won’t stay in this order, and there are a few little pieces that need to be fixed, but you get the idea.
And let’s not forget the Cookie of the Month — a girl needs sustenance for all this applique work. I had some leftover lemons from the Debutante Lemon Cake, so I decided to consult my cookie board on Pinterest. I ended up choosing Chewy Glazed Lemon Cookies and boy, were they ever good! A great choice while doing hand work and stitching. If you like lemon, you should definitely try these cookies!
Ok Auntlets, don’t give up yet! According to our schedule, we’re halfway done with this quilt (can you believe it???) — it’s all downhill from here! For month 7, we’re scheduled to do 4 inset triangles. Easy Peasy, right?
Ok — get going!!!
XOXO,
Anna
Anna, your block is gorgeous…what a beautiful heirloom it’s gonna be!!
oh so pretty – you keep making me regret not doing this quilt!!
Gosh, that is going to be such a pretty quilt. I like the sound of those cookies too!
It all looks amazing, Anna. :o)
Such a beautiful quilt this will be when you’re done!
Sadly, no cookie baking at our house for awhile so I’ll just imagine you enjoying that tasty lemon cookie and you can have an extra for me!
Goodness me, that’s absolutely LOVELY. I wish I were doing one… maybe some day…
Love the new blocks, especially the little birdies applique! The quilt blocks are looking so pretty there!! I have just made a lemon cake…I do love lemons…..and your cookies look delicious! (Will put them on my to-bake list).
Helen xox
Wow, that’s just gorgeous!!
That quilt is going to be a stunner!
Oh Anna, your blocks are beautiful! I especially love the fabric that you chose for the vase. I’m so OCD, I never even thought to make the birds each in a different colour. ????
hey anna…that is one fine looking quilt you have going!! i printed the cookie recipe, looks so yummy and doable for me!
All I can say is WOW! Your fabric selection is perfect!!!
These blocks are so scrumptious!! I always look forward to seeing your little fussy cut cutie.
Sooooo pretty! Love the stripey stems on your flowers. And the cookies look YUM too.
It is absolutely lovely! So admire that you are so focused and get things done. Myself, SQUIRREL! I must get back to the focus thing. Cheers!
Anna, this may well end up being the prettiest quilt ever. Seeing the blocks together, it is just so so beautiful.
My sister has a lemon tree and I just got a whole bag of them so I’m leaving you and your masterpiece and going to look at the recipe.
Amalia
xo
Loving the blocks and the cookies!
I think your applique’ is terrific!! Love the little deer. So cute. The blue birds are sweet too. The pieced blocks are fun – great fabrics.
Lemon cookies – yummy I love all things lemon.
I’m making your lemon cake for a luncheon I’m having :)
xoxo
Wow, I have been loving all your blocks but seeing them together..well this is going to be a knock out! i am itching to get to work on one of Jen Kingwell’s patterns. But I have to finish this teeshirt quilt (why do we say yes when we want to say No?) And I think get a Plus quilt done for my daughter moving back to Socal. Hurrah!
oh i wish i had done this quilt with you. you’re doing such a nice job. you’re the only one out of our duo who ever finishes any projects…. i’m turning over a new leaf! i swear. i’m going to drink more water, practice my piano and sew more! haha… april’s resolutions.
there are some similar cookies to those that i make from either america’s test kitchen or king arthur flour (my go-tos) did the recipe happen to originate from either of those sources?
okay so i’m off to save the world so i have time for my piano and my sewing machine.
:waves madly
b.
Gosh, your quilt is looking fabulous! I’m with Brigita, seriously regretting not joining this project with you. :-( It’s fun watching it develop here.
Lemon and chewy~ sounds like a winner recipe. I’m going to bookmark them for my next baking foray!
Your blocks are gorgeous, as usual, and I see absolutely nothing wrong. Nothing. I think you’re imagining. ;) Cookies look mighty good, too.
Your blocks look so wonderful Anna, the quilt will be a stunner!!
Hi! I just found some pics of this quilt on Pintrest: I was wondering if you could tell me where I could find the pattern? I think it is beautiful, and I love your blocks. Thanks so much, H in Healdsburg