Thursday, July 24, 2014

Pieced Blocks and a Memory...


The pieced blocks that accompany the wool applique blocks created weekly are four-patch blocks stitched together.


I need to sharpen up my embroidery skills because they will be used for curly vines and stems on each block.  I remember learning embroidery stitches as a kid.  My Mom had to work during my summer vacation after third grade.  We were going to have a high school girl take care of us while she worked 8 to 
5 every day throughout the summer. She got me colored pens and spiral notebooks and a printed pillowcase and Coats and Clark embroidery floss in ten colors.  She sat with me at night and taught me stitches and during the day I practiced on the pillow case.



6 comments:

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

love that applique

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Amazing transformation! Good job!
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Carol said...

What a beautiful block but the memory is so wonderful! Enjoy your stitching!

Kathy ... aka Nana said...

The pieced blocks are wonderful ... the applique even more so! Good luck with the embroidery!

Mary Caldwell said...

That is going to be gorgeous when you're done. I'm loving the colors.

Mary @ Neat and Tidy said...

What a great story! Do you still have the pillowcase?