Monday, September 22, 2014

New Project

I recently started a new project called "Down in the Garden", a quilt by Leanne Beasley, an Australian designer. She initially introduced it in 2010 as a ten month BOM but it is now available to purchase as a set.
Leanne's original finished quilt.
I love to combine stitching, patchwork and applique in my own designs and I fell in love with this one the moment I laid eyes on it.

My friend Julie from Australia and I are making this quilt together.  We started with different blocks and are working at our own pace.  We message back and forth, chat, share photos of our progress and offer advice and encouragement as we proceed.

I started with Block 5, the one that has the most stitching. I intentionally chose this block because it's been a while since I had a really good, long stitch-in. I'm happy I did because I'm savouring each and every stitch.

My goal is to finish this block sometime this week. Stay tuned!
Happy stitching!

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22 comments:

  1. Jacqueline MorrisSeptember 22, 2014 at 3:53 PM

    Oh my!! This is beautiful :)
    I love everything about it, its so pretty.
    Looking forward to seeing your progress.
    Smiles :)

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  2. susiefloozieSeptember 22, 2014 at 3:58 PM

    Simply beautiful!

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  3. SusannahSeptember 22, 2014 at 4:26 PM

    Going to be GORGEOUS!

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  4. Janet O.September 22, 2014 at 5:29 PM

    So beautiful, Kaaren! I can see why you were drawn to it. When I saw the thumbnail of the quilt on my dashboard, I thought it was something you had designed.
    Your stitching is impeccable!

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  5. Alba-màSeptember 22, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    Un treball precios. Ja tinc ganes de veure'l acabat.
    Petons !!!

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  6. Grandma MSeptember 22, 2014 at 5:48 PM

    Great to see you working on this quilt. I too love the use of embroidery on quilts. I completed this same quilt a few years ago and love it. Enjoy the journey.

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  7. MarieSeptember 22, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    That is a lovely block, Your work is so nice. Hope all is going well with you and hubby. Hugs, Marie

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  8. antique quilterSeptember 22, 2014 at 6:51 PM

    this is very beautiful.
    Kathie

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  9. marinaSeptember 22, 2014 at 7:47 PM

    this is a wonderful project, I did this quilt a year ago and enjoyed every minute! It was definitely a labour of love. Enjoy!

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  10. Needled MomSeptember 22, 2014 at 11:32 PM

    What a wonderful long term project you have chosen.

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  11. Tanya Quilts in COSeptember 23, 2014 at 1:03 AM

    This is gorgeous! I am working on Leanne's Journey of a Quilter BOM right now. Her designs are fabulous. Enjoy!

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  12. JanaSeptember 23, 2014 at 3:15 AM

    It is soooo beautifull! I'm looking forward to see your progress. I totally fall in love with this design too.

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  13. Robin Waggoner, Quilter and DesignerSeptember 23, 2014 at 3:48 AM

    Actually a question rather than a comment. What thread are you using for this? and how did you transfer the pattern onto your background? Your stitching is really nice.

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  14. margaretSeptember 23, 2014 at 4:00 AM

    this is a beautiful design and can see you are getting lots of pleasure stitching it as we will get pleasure following your progress

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  15. EL RINCON DE CHELOSeptember 23, 2014 at 5:02 AM

    Que preciosidad!!!!!

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  16. MónicaSeptember 23, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    Beautiful, great work!

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  17. Natasha September 23, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    beautiful start to this. Can't wait to see more :)

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  18. Pam in ILSeptember 23, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    Beautiful!

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  19. ElzaanSeptember 23, 2014 at 1:15 PM

    That is a gorgeous quilt!
    I am sure you will enjoy making this one, and it will be just as beautiful!

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  20. MonicaSeptember 23, 2014 at 4:21 PM

    I've been messing around with this quilt for 6 months now, but I can't seem to get any traction on it. Maybe you will get me going again!

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  21. FlickenstichlerinSeptember 24, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    Dear Karen,
    your stitching looks wonderful.
    I made Lea's Garden a few years ago, also by Lynette Anderson. Loved the design, colors and stitching and had lots of fun with it. Wish you as much fun as I had.
    Greetings,
    Sylvia

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  22. Hardin County KeepsakesSeptember 24, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    I love hand work.I am interested in the quilt frame on your work.Can you tell me where to purchase one like it? Maybe I live under a rock and they have been around forever but I have not seen one like it. judy j in rainy Iowa USA.

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