The Spring Blocks
By Morley Hunt
@Morleyhunt (21744)
Canada
January 7, 2020 5:32am CST
When I started this quilt last spring, the spring blocks seemed very appropriate. Initially I pieced the block and added the elements. Glue and pins and here and there just a stitch to hold something in place.
After adding the elements on the block it was time to stitch them down. I had inherited a mountain of embroidery floss when my mom passed away a few years ago. Now was the time to pull them out of the "mothballs" and let them see the light of day.
The covering of seams with decorative stitching was going to wait until we were travelling across the country. It seemed the perfect carry along project to work on in the evenings.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
8 Jan 20
this's so 'dorable 'n what a bonus to be able to use yer momma's thread to do such work with.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
8 Jan 20
@Morleyhunt bless yer heart :( those sure would'a come'n handy now, eh? we tend to do that though 't seems. i'm guilty myself 'f givin' schtuff 'way that i later 've a use fer.
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
8 Jan 20
The was thing was, all the beads I gave away when we moved...."knowing" I would not need them.
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@moffittjc (122065)
• Gainesville, Florida
7 Jan 20
That is awesome! You make some very beautiful quilts! We have a quilting club that meets weekly in one of our city recreation centers, and they are always making beautiful quilts as well. But the best part is that once they all finish a quilt, they donate it to the local homeless shelter. I've always considered that admirable because I know how much time goes into making those quilts.
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@moffittjc (122065)
• Gainesville, Florida
7 Jan 20
@Morleyhunt wow that’s awesome! That must make you feel proud! And shows how much people like your handiwork!
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
7 Jan 20
I have a quilt finished that I'm donating to our local nursing home to raise funds for their garden project. Last year I donated a quilt and they raised almost $1500.00.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
7 Jan 20
The twelve blocks I intend to show (over the next week or so) are all part of a fair sized quilt that I am making as a wall hanging for my home.
It was a part of "Crazy Seasons Mystery Quilt". The clues were released over about a six month period and these are the blocks.
With the embellishments it would not be a good choice for a baby quilt.
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@Juliaacv (51813)
• Canada
7 Jan 20
@Morleyhunt Yes, and that is actually what I thought it was for, a wall hanging for a playroom or nursery.
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
7 Jan 20
@Juliaacv this wall quilt will finish at about 65" X 80". There are three blocks for each season.
Some changes were made to some of the blocks to reflect my personal tastes and style.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
7 Jan 20
Happy New Year Anna!
This seemed a way to try to stay focused and be back every day for a while at least.
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@LadyDuck (472336)
• Switzerland
8 Jan 20
@Morleyhunt I hope you will be around more during this year. I do not write, but I am here every day. I will write again soon.
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
8 Jan 20
@LadyDuck I will write at least a post a day for the moment. Life has a way of keeping me extremely busy. Who knew that retirement could be so fulfilling.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
8 Jan 20
I'm looking forward to sharing the completed quilt with everyone. Meanwhile I'll keep posting teasers.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
8 Jan 20
@Hannihar currently I am assembling one quilt.....am hand quilting another and have enough ideas and fabrics for many, many more.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
8 Jan 20
Thank you. Choosing the colours was part of the fun. I didn't follow the recommendations of the designer, but followed my own inspiration,
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
7 Jan 20
Thank you.
The blocks finish at 16 inches square. This gave me lots of room to play with embellishments.
@shaggin (72778)
• United States
14 Jan 20
This is so unique. I absolutely love all the decorative stitching covering the seams. There is so much to look at!
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
15 Jan 20
Deciding what decorAtive stitching to use was probably almost more difficult than assembling and appliqueing the actual elements.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
7 Jan 20
I've been online a lot, looking for different stitches and combinations to use to finish the blocks.
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@Marilynda1225 (83315)
• United States
7 Jan 20
I love the theme and your spring blocks are different than any quilting patterns I've ever seen.
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
7 Jan 20
This entire project was well outside of what I normally do, but I decided that this was one way I could challenge myself.A few little bumps in the road, but I'm really pleased with the results.
@andriaperry (117416)
• Anniston, Alabama
7 Jan 20
That is a beautiful block. I can`t wait to see the whole thing.
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
7 Jan 20
I know what the "finished" quilt looks like. I'm enjoying releasing one block at a time for viewing.
Let the anticipation build.
