Vignette in Stitches Blog

Border 3 completed

2012-03-12T06:42:00.005+10:00

How is everyone doing? I bet the Southern Hemisphere people are looking forward to some long winter afternoons doing some stitching - I know I am.

I finished my 3rd border section. Each one gets harder and harder to finish so I'm glad to only have one more to go.

I'm looking forward to

the time when I can sew the sections together and start quilting it. I'm thinking to do utility stitching with Finca Perle Cotton 8. Multiple colors in a free-form floral design of some sort? Then again.....with all the embroidery and wild colors, my quilting won't really show that much so would I be better off to do a simple overall machine quilted design? What are your thoughts on the quilting of the Vignette?

http://quiltingismything.wordpress.com/2012/03/11/vignette-border-3-completed/

Hi from Italy

2012-02-26T02:28:00.003+10:00

Hi everybody! I'm Letizia from Italy and I'm very glad to be part of your blog. I already know one or two of listed friends because we are involved in some stitching projects. I'm a former quilter but during this past year I was captured by this wonderful combination between stitches and patchwork. I love it, trust me! At the moment I'm working on different patchwork works (a baltimore), a Leanny House and some more...ufo.
I would like to post one or two of my finished works hoping to respect this blog roles. In addition....sorry for my english and thanks for your invitations.
Ciao Ciao
Letizia

Applique' reverse for throw pillows

Hello Kitty quillow

A silk throw pillow for my daughter in law

...and a carpet to celebrate 150 years of United Italy with the cooperation of many Italian quilters: mandatory colors: red-white-green

Progress

2012-02-23T07:59:00.005+10:00

I have also been plodding along with blocks 8 and 12 of my Vignette quilt. I have finished a few more flowers since this photo was taken.

Had to Show You First...

2012-02-17T20:24:00.003+10:00

Hi Girls! It seems that you are all having a great time with your 'Vignette In Stitches' Quilts. I am thrilled to be seeing so many different versions that you are creating - so exciting. Some of the colour combinations are really inspiring me! I thought that I would give you a peek at the 1st March Issue 6 cover:

There are lots of projects in this issue and one of my favourites is 'A French Linen Quilt'. This is a quilt you can whip up in a day (really). Goodness knows you'll all be after me if I don't give you a break with something simple!!

Of course, I am really loving stitching and photographing the 'Vignette in Stitches Quilt' and when you receive your issue I hope you love all the photos that I had such a great time taking. I had already finished the photo shoot of all the 'pretty photos' (I usually shoot the step by steps as I am creating my own version of the quilt or as I am recutting and double checking) but then I decided to do a re-shoot!

Rosalie Quinlan and I had already been on a photo shoot for two days but when I woke up at 6am and the morning light was streaming through the french doors of my brothers place, Ena Casa, (see issue 3 for more of Ena Casa)I couldn't resist:

So it's all at the printer's at the moment as all the people over there work their magic.

I hope you are loving stitching your version, same as mine, or completely different, of the 'Vignette In Stitches Quilt'.

Leanne Beasley xxx

Fresh news !

2012-02-17T06:19:00.000+10:00

In a way I'm very happy ! I've finished the block 1 !!

On the other hand I'm so behind time with this quilt...I feel ashamed when I see all the beautiful progresses of many...

I NEED your support !

Florence

A little progress

2012-02-14T07:09:00.000+10:00

I have finally finished the long stitched piece that goes on the other side of my Vignette quilt and was able to put part of the side together.

Now the stitching on the piecing needs to be done before I can start the centre parts of the quilt.

My center blocks - brace yourselves!

2012-02-10T07:12:00.006+10:00

I've been procrastinating on posting this because it is so different from the original design!

I didn't think the hearts and daisy motif was fitting for my bold kaffe fassett/amy butler fabric collection so I went off on a tangent.

I used a flower pattern from a booklet called Bits and Pieces by Whimsicals (from 2005). I used vliesofix and a slate thread to buttonhole stitch.

Totally different but I really like it! Once the weather clears and the ground dries out I'll put all the blocks out on the grass and take a picture (I don't have a big enough space indoors to do it).

I'm seriously starting to like it - in spite of my initial thoughts that my fabrics looked like 'fabric vomit'! Now, I'm off to start another border section (ugh).

Here's a recap of some of my other blocks:

Some progress ...

2012-02-01T18:28:00.001+10:00

I just realised I haven't blogged here about finishing blocks 6 and 7. I enjoyed these blocks, it was a nice change to do appliqué and a bit less stitching!

Here is how the quilt is looking all together.

Happy stitching everyone, Wendy

Vignette in Stitches Rookie

2012-01-23T05:02:00.000+10:00

Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one........ READY TO STITCH!!

Hi everybody. Let me introduce you. I am Pilar and I am posting from Barcelona, Spain. Since I saw this project, last year, I knew I should do it. I like new challenges!

So I will share with all of you my progress with this wonderful project.

Thank you very much

If you want to have a look at my blog, this is the link : http://lamenenotieneunblog.blogspot.com/

XOXO
Pilar

Still stitching....

2012-01-20T16:30:00.000+10:00

I thought I should post a little update! I have been continuing to stitch this third long border of the Vignette quilt (blocks 8 and 12). I can see the end in sight now! I daren't try and time how long these take! Last evening, I stitched all evening and really only completed about 3 of the larger flowers!!!! I haven't even started the centre blocks.

Stitching - finally - or trying anyway

2012-01-11T05:56:00.001+10:00

I've been putting this off - piecing like a mad woman - but I finally had to bite the bullet. I'm not very fast, I should probably practiced on some scrap but NO - I jumped right in. It's been at least 20 years since I have done embroidery. I have discovered that I need STRONGER readers - my 2X drug-store glasses just aren't enough for me to see the loop in that chain stitch! Because of that, my chain isn't very good. I know I will improve, just need to practice. My french knots aren't very pretty - really? I thought I could at least pull them off the first round - practice! Fortunately, this project lets you do lots of it. Notice I stitched 2012? I WILL get this finished in 2012. There, I've said it... : )

At the Half Way point

2012-01-10T22:10:00.000+10:00

Blocks 5 and 9 are now finished

I don't think that I will be rushing to start Blocks 8 and 12 as my right arm is feeling the strain of all that stitching so time for a break from this one for a bit.

If you would like to see a picture/collage of the complete Quilt at the half way mark visit my blog tomorrow (11/01) as I hope to have a pic there then (photobucket won't let me do what I want at the moment)

Enjoy your stitching,

hugs, Sharon

Block 4

2012-01-10T08:52:00.003+10:00

Six done - 10 to go. I think I need a break. :)

Progressing...

2012-01-04T09:11:00.000+10:00

I don't think I have shown you my Vignette progress for a while. I have been plodding along and have finished the side blocks, 5 and 9. I am now stitching the other side! So many lovely flowers!

Block Progress - On a Roll

2012-01-03T22:09:00.000+10:00

I had a bit of free time whilst the kids were out so out came all those zip lock bags.

When I have a little more time tomorrow I will post more info on my blog

What I am pondering now though is what, if anything will we be doing with all this?

Leftover fabric?

It just seems like a LOT of left over fabric from the required Bundle that the pattern called for, for the top.

Whilst I am here and before I head off to bed, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the lovely ladies who have emailed me with regards to this quilt and my progress. I hope that this post and the collage above will continue to inspire you and those who might be struggling to keep motivated with this project.

It will be a beautiful quilt when finished so all that stitching will be worth it :o)

Happy stitching,

hugs, Sharon

I'm new!

2012-01-03T19:33:00.002+10:00

this year I wan to start with the mysteryquilt from vignette , But I've promised my husband not to buy many fabric this year .....so I'm wondering when you start with step1 from the mystery have I to buy all the fabric for the quilt at once? sorry for my bad schoolenglish but I'm living in belgium

evelyne

Mystery Quilt Progress

2012-01-01T12:49:00.000+10:00

My centre blocks are finished!

and I am now back to stitching Blocks 5 and 9.

Doing the centre blocks has given me some new enthusiasm to get back into this project.

Here is my progress so far

How is everyone else going?

Hugs, Sharon

"Lilabelle Lane"

blocks 5 & 9

2011-12-25T18:25:00.004+10:00

On to block number 4 now! I can't believe the amount of thread I am going through. I've run out of 2 colors AGAIN.

Season Greetings ...

2011-12-24T12:02:00.000+10:00

... to all Vignette Stitchers ...

... I wish everyone a Joyous Christmas ...

... and a wonderful 2012 ...

I hope that everyone gets a little time to make a few stitches in a Vignette Project.

Happy stitching, P

Merry Christmas

2011-12-24T06:16:00.001+10:00

Merry Christmas to all. I have so enjoyed watching everyone's progress on this quilt. One of my plans for the holidays is to get the stitching started on this quilt. It is so lovely. Take care all and enjoy the break. Happy Sewing.

What pen do you use to trace your embroidery design onto the Hanky Linen?

2011-12-22T05:40:00.000+10:00

I'm feverishly trying to get caught up before I start Issue 5 sewing. My Parlan is on it's way to the US from Australia, can't wait to get it in my hands! I haven't traced the embroidery design yet because I just don't know which pen to use. I have read about a lot of different kinds of pens - what do you use? I don't think the disappearing one would be a good choice because I don't know how long it will be from the time I trace to the time I sit down to stitch. I'm a seasoned quilter but the embroidery is new (again) to me. I appreciate any help!

One photo to share - I was sewing up lots of 1/2 square triangles last night. I piled them up and sewed away. I got up to grab another stack that was behind me and peeked at the pile on the other side of the machine. I discovered that they had pretty much perfectly stacked themselves up. I didn't do that - they just landed that way.

Vignette Issue 5

2011-12-10T06:27:00.000+10:00

Please don't think I am about to start the blocks in issue 5 but as soon as it arrived today I had to read it all.......
I am wondering if anyone else is thinking it might be easier to do these two blocks with two more that I expect will be coming later. I am doing my long pieces in one go thus avoiding the seams and am wondering if this middle piece could be done in one go??????
I am not getting on very fast as I am so weak and start on lots of other projects!!!!!

Blocks 5 and 9

2011-12-08T19:18:00.000+10:00

I was determined to finish these blocks before I could do any more Christmas sewing, so I am pleased to say that I have!!

Here are all the blocks laid out on my bed, sorry it isn't a very good photo but it gives an idea of how they are looking together ....

I am looking forward to the arrival of the 5th magazine, hopefully tomorrow or next week. I can't wait to see what the middle blocks will look like!
Happy stitching, Wendy

Vignette In Stitches, the “Happier Edition"

2011-12-05T12:44:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone!

I’m Janie and I live in the Seattle, Washington area. Here’s my version of the Vignette In Stitches quilt using the Riley Blake fabric line: Happier. I love this fabric; it has cute little birds and flowers and I think matches up well with the embroidery. I’ve changed up the floss colors a bit to go with the fabric. I also decided to do 9 patch blocks instead of the shoo fly blocks. All the 9 patch blocks are done and I have put together Blocks 2 and 3, Block 4 and Blocks 5 and 9. I will enjoy working with all these bright colors as the dreary winter settles in.

Block 1 is finished.

And here is how Block 2 looks:

This is a fun quilt to make and I am enjoying seeing all of your quilts as I am working on mine.

Have a great week!!

2 more blocks finished

2011-12-04T17:17:00.004+10:00

I decided not to do the extra embroidery or the applique because I think they would just get lost on my 'fabric vomit' fabrics.

After looking at Issue 5....I'm in a bit of a pickle about what to use for my background colors for the center blocks as I really don't HAVE any light colored fabrics that would work. I could try to find some - or I could do some hand-dying. thinking, thinking, thinking......

Plenty of time to figure it out as I'm just starting on the 2nd border section now.

Issue 5 - Cutting Guide

2011-11-30T16:11:00.000+10:00

Issue 5 - Full of Inspiring Eye Candy

I went out my local Patchwork Shop this morning and picked up the latest Issue and again I am impressed. Lots of reading and inspiration and it sounds like the lucky ladies to go to Vietnam had a wonderful time.

I am also pleasantly surprised by the centre blocks for our quilt. I don't know what I was expecting but this is not it and I LOVE it, thank you Leanne.

I am so impressed that I have started to cut out the pieces for blocks 6 and 7 but it was not until I had layed them out (the background pieces) that I found I was a piece short.

So just a quick post so you can amend your cutting list on page 32.

Go down to the "Fabric - Pink with little spots"

In addition to what is listed you will also need a 5 1/2 by 7 1/2 block for Block 7. The block is pictured in the layout on page 39 it just doesn't seem to be listed in the cutting guide. (If it is, I think I need new glasses and a stronger cup of coffee)

Enjoy your stitching, Sharon

Blossom

2011-11-30T06:51:00.005+10:00

This isn't strictly the Vignette mystery quilt, but it is one of the other designs from Vignette issue 4: I've adapted it to make it into a "teapot rug" and made two mug rugs to go with it using blocks from my other WIP - The Farmer's Wife Mystery Quilt.

I've put more information on my blog!

Fussy Cutting and a touch of Woodland

2011-11-29T11:23:00.001+10:00

Hi Everyone

I have had a busy couple of days working on Block 2 & 3. Lots of fussy cutting to get the flowers just right. Thanks Monica from Happy Zombie's your fabric is so bright and lovely. Also while I was cutting the postman delivered me a wonderful parcel of Natalie Lymer from Cinderberry Stitches new fabric line "Woodland", so of course I had to find a spot for some lovely mushroom houses.

Here is a shot two blocks hanging up.... the sun is in the wrong spot and shining through the fabric at the top.. but still you get the picture

Then here is a close up of block 2 fussy cuts

And here is a close up of block 3 fussy cuts

I am really happy with how bright and colourful it is turning out... Now off to start tracing the stitchery.

Happy Stitching

Caz

A few pictures of my progress

2011-11-27T15:35:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone...

Just a quick post to update on my progress. I have totally sewn together my 60 Shoo-Fly blocks ... Yeah me!! Now it will be fun chosing the ones I will use for Blocks 2 & 3. Here are a few pictures of how Block 1 is looking so far.

A little bit of Embroidery done.

A close up.

Straight out of the hoop to you !! LOL

I am hoping to get the next 2 stitched together by the end of the week, since Issue 5 will soon be with us and there will be lots more to do.

Lastly here is a picture of my baby "Hunnigirl" watching me stitch.

Happy stitching everyone

Cheers

Caz

I'm late to the party but so happy to be here!

2011-11-27T03:38:00.001+10:00

I just wanted to say hello to everyone and to publicly thank Perri for inviting me to be a part of this group. I walked into a fabulous quilt store, Happiness is...Quilting in McKinney, Texas, a few weeks ago and saw pieces of Vignette hanging on the wall as they were offering it as a kit. It's one of those few moments in my quilting life that I saw something I HAD to have, regardless of the cost! There is just something about it that makes me happy. I purchased the kit and the magazines and off I went with a smile on my face! The kit was lacking a few Sweet Broderie and Basics fabrics (the store had to substitute) so I ~~diligently began~~ became obsessed with finding the rest of them. In my Googling for the fabrics I came across this blog. I'm still waiting for a few pieces of fabric to arrive but last night I had some time so I went to work. I will tell you, it was hard to cut that first piece! I just LOVE these fabrics together. I didn't get much finished but hey, 4 blocks is a start.

I love seeing everyone's progress and love seeing the quilt made with other fabrics - beautiful! I have not embroidered for 25 years - so I definitely have to PRACTICE before I start that part. I have some newbie questions for those who are experienced Vignetters.

1. Is Pellon fusible batting the same as Parlan? I have used Pellon 987F in some quilted cosmetic bags. Is it the same thing?
2. What kind of pen do you use to trace the embroidery pattern onto the Hanky Linen? I see several different ones in my Googling. I have read a lot about the new Frixion pens. I don't think they would be the best method in my climate. What else do you use that works well?

How can this NOT make you happy?

Finally, a few finished Shoo Fly blocks. Only 58 more to go!

A bit of progress

2011-11-21T08:05:00.001+10:00

I headed into the sewing room on Saturday and put together blocks 5 and 9 of Vignette and traced the stitching on the pieced border. There is so much stitching on this quilt!

Block 4 Finished

2011-11-19T10:35:00.000+10:00

I took advantage of my second FNSI (Friday Night Sew In) to finish off this block

I also worked on a couple of other projects. If you would like to see they will be on MY BLOG

I am looking forward to the next magazine to see what the inside blocks will entail.

Happy stitching,

Sharon

The fourth block

2011-11-16T07:18:00.001+10:00

I have actually finished another block of the Vignette quilt. This is block 4. The stitching has been done for ages but the putting together has been a stumbling block! Blocks 5 and 9 are partly done and I haven't even started last issue's blocks but if I keep stitching it will get done eventually. I now need to do a bit of tidying up at the stitchery seam.

Here are blocks 2, 3 and 4 together. Block 1 is hanging up at Hobbysew.

Finally at the party!

2011-11-16T04:24:00.005+10:00

Hello all-

I'm late to the party but I am so glad to be here! Your versions of the Vignette in Stitches quilts are inspirational.

Our small quilt group just started the project. It looks a bit daunting but I'm sure we'll all survive.

I'm using very bold fabrics - primarily Kaffe Fassett. I do some sewing for my local quilt shop and she carries a ton of his fabric. I've never been drawn to his fabric before but decided to try and color outside my lines. When I gathered all the fabrics, I looked at it and said "it looks like fabric vomit". So......unofficially, it's my fabric vomit quilt! :)

Update on Progress

2011-10-25T18:04:00.000+10:00

I think that the turn in the weather back to the cooler days and chilly nights has inspired me to do a lot of stitching and sewing as I feel like I am churning things out at the moment, but the best bit, I am LOVING it!

My plan of attack for tonight is my Vignette Mystery Quilt. I have now pieced blocks 8 and 12 but I need to concentrate on getting block 4 to the finish line.

Everything is traced ready to go.

It should be a very relaxed night here as it's a Public Holiday tomorrow (Bendigo Cup) so no stress over kids going to bed early, homework etc so that Block 4 is well and truly set in my sights :o)

If you would like to see what else I have been working on feel free to pop on over to my Blog. I also have a giveaway there for my 100th post so please feel free to enter that one also.

How are your blocks going?

Enjoy your creativity,

Sharon

Finally getting started!

2011-10-20T19:39:00.000+10:00

After months of looking through Leanne's magazines and just loving the Vignette in stitches quilt progress, I've finally ordered a kit through Under the Mulberry Tree. Email came this afternoon that the first part has been posted - wow! Only ordered it this morning. Can't wait now to start - it is so beautiful! Now I can look at this blog happily, knowing that soon (??) I'll have something to contribute other than envy!

Cheers

Marg

Block 1 Sewn together

2011-10-17T20:05:00.001+10:00

Hello again

I have now put block one together. Not the best lighting, and I still have to transfer the stitchery but I couldn't wait any longer to share. Let me know what you think.

This is on the black floor tiles

On the Sewing table

Not the best pictures, I promise the next ones I'll take during daylight hours.

Happy Stitching ..will keep you updated.

Caz

Following by email ...

2011-10-13T15:10:00.000+10:00

... some refreshing news ...

photo from Leanne

... you can now, 'follow this blog' after many request ...

... so, if you wish to receive these emails, ...

... simply, go to the sign up button on the left hand side bar and follow the steps ...

Also, welcome, to the new stitchers that have joined us in the past few weeks ...

... we look forward to you sharing your Vignette stitching progress with us ....

... As we are now getting a bigger group ...

... can I ask, that when you post an entry please use 'your name' in the label section so that all your entries are together...

Thank you and happy stitching, P

Starting a little late here

2011-10-12T21:27:00.001+10:00

Hi Everyone

Thought I post a little note to say I am joining in the fun of the Mystery Quilt.

Have been watching the blog, reading and re-reading the magazine, searching searching for the perfect fabric to try something different. Then I saw them the lovely new fabric collection by Monica Solorio-Snow "Happy Mochi Yum Yum" from the Happy Zombie.

Here is a pile of Yum Yum being made into shoo fly's

And a few completed!!

And a few more

Looking good (except the lighting tonight doesn't do them justice)

So they are coming together nicely. I have chosen a hot pink spot instead of the red, and a lovely soft pink spot for the background of the bird stitchery.

I have nearly got Block 1 together but everytime I put another shoo fly together I think I want to put it in Block 1....

So I have decided to wait until all 60 are done so that I can have the choice of them all.

Anyway will keep you posted...

Happy Stitching Everyone!!

Caz

My stash is waiting…..

2011-10-08T17:51:00.006+10:00

Hi all!I just wanted to say hello to all of you,and let you know that I am ready. Hopefully I will start this Fall…

I have done Leanne´s beautiful Stitcher´s Keeper already.And - I must say : all the good things you´ve heard about Cosmo´s embroidery thread is true and more…heaven to stitch with ,like silk but not so slippery:))

And wouldn´t you know - I found the perfect box to stash my fabrics in?!It is like it was made for them….

And here: all of my lovely Cosmo thread for the stitching.

More later,when I have started stitching:))

Fabrics and Threads

2011-10-06T15:41:00.000+10:00

Hi! My name is Nicky. Although I won't actually be starting my Vignette quilt this year I wanted to share my fabrics with the group. I am using the range that Leanne has used. It is so bright and pretty, different from the civil war reproduction fabrics which fill my stash.

Although I am looking forward to starting this quilt one day, I am currently working on my Dear Jane quilt which will be my wedding quilt and I am racing to have it finished by my wedding date next year. I bought all these lovely fabrics from Patchwork with Gail B and threads from Stitches from the Bush before I got engaged and wanted to make a wedding quilt. So, until I have finished that my Vignette quilt has been stashed away in it's own tub ready and waiting for me.
Happy stitching every-one!
Nicky

Blocks 2/3 are a finish!

2011-10-01T21:21:00.000+10:00

I have finally finished Block 2/3 of my Quilt

and Block 4 has gone from this

to this

I have also joined block 1 to block 2 and filled in the spaces

Before

During

After

Happy Stitching, Sharon :o)

Bird house finished!

2011-09-29T19:18:00.000+10:00

I have just finished stitching the bird house for blocks 5 and 9 ...

Now to start on the rest of the stitching for these blocks!
Happy stitching, Wendy

A new entry

2011-09-27T21:08:00.007+10:00

Hi girls,

I am Gabriella and I live in Italy.
I have joined this site few months ago ... but I have never posted ...
I love all version and colour of your works and a big thank you to Leanne for this special pattern.

This is my 1° Block and my version of "Vignette In Stitches" ...

If you want to stopping by to my blog I'll be very happy ^__*
http://quiltsewingandfun.blogspot.com/

Happy Stitching

Gabriella

2011-09-25T05:04:00.000+10:00

I have received my latest vignette magazine and I am sure each one gets better and better. Really exciting news I have at last got my hands on some parlan and I can see what you have all been raving about, it is too late for me to use it on vignette but I shall certainly use it in the future. I have to thank Sandy at cookies and Cream crafts for sending it to me.
I am still only working on the blocks from issue two but a very wise friend told me that all the pleasure is working on a quilt not completing it......

New to Posting ............

2011-09-22T14:11:00.002+10:00

Isn't the Vignette Magazine so wonderful and inspiring. I get so excited when the next edition comes out, I read it over and over again. I have started block 1 and nearly finished the embroidery, I need to get ready for the shoe flys. The others are cut and nearly ready to put together. I have just come back from the Urban Retreat in Melbourne and was able to see Leanne's Vignette quilt, wow it looks amasing. I just want to sit and stitch to catch up. I will upload some photo's and show you my progress next post.

Until next time, Happy Stitching xx Meg

A newcomer part two

2011-09-19T22:59:00.002+10:00

Early this morning I joined The Hexagon blog, and here I am again. It is so exiting to be a part of these blogs, and I look forward to contribute. I will start on my Vignette Quilt as soon as I have decided on fabric. Any suggestions??

Have fun sewing!

Siv Hege from Norway

First Block Done!

2011-09-15T01:08:00.005+10:00

Yes my first block is done and I have the second and third started!

Its coming along slowly!

Julie

Also Just Starting

2011-09-07T03:40:00.000+10:00

I picked up issue one at the Buggy Barn Quilt show last weekend and they will be sending me the next three as soon as they restock. I finished up my 60+ shoo fly blocks over Labor Day weekend. The pitfalls of periodic sewing was that I had made a few blocks that were turning out to measure 4&1/4 inches finished rather than the 4&1/2 inches in the directions. Fortunately I only had to adjust three seams and all should be good. I actually make 68 blocks just in case. I plan to get a new camera today so I can share some photos too. Thanks Leanne for this lovely project!

Just Starting

2011-09-06T22:25:00.000+10:00

Hi Everyone, I'm Vanessa R from Melbourne Australia. I have been watching your progress from the start of the blog and have finally got up the courage to start! I am very impressed by everyone's progress and I think I will have to stitch REALLY fast to catch up!
After suffering with the flu last week, I took myself off to Spotlight only to see there was a sale on, and came home with a PILE of fabric. Think I still need a few more colours.

Found this lovely fabric which I am going to use for the borders and binding.

I am due to receive Issue 4 in a few days, so I'm thinking I need to try and stay up-to-date and play catchup at the same time.
I have blogged about it on my blog Whirling Butterfly, so now it is out there!
Thanks for letting me join in the fun.

Block 1 is a Finish ......

2011-09-05T19:34:00.000+10:00

Block ONE is completed and block 2/3 is in my sights to start .......

More can be seen on MY BLOG .

Enjoy your stitching,

Sharon

Vietnam trip in October

2011-09-05T10:58:00.002+10:00

I'm very lucky as I am going on the Vietnam trip with Leanne Beasley and others as was advertised in Vignette. I am very excited and wanted to share the anticipation with some others who are also travelling in October. If you would like to get in touch please comment on this post as I would love to share the excitement with someone.
Cheers Shelley

I'm almost up to date

2011-08-31T11:40:00.005+10:00

I've been working hard at getting blocks 4, 5 & 9 done before the next issue arrives. I've got just a bit more stitching to go on blocks 9 and 4 and then sew the applique shapes on and I'm done.

There really is a lot of stitching for the borders. I am enjoying it though. Keep on stitching!

Cheers Shelley H.

I am ready .......

2011-08-30T14:38:00.000+10:00

Ahh, I feel like I can take a deep breath now as all blocks so far are ready to stitch :o)

I have it all up on my design wall, want to see?

I am loving these bright colors, not something I would normally work with.

The full Blog Post is over on MY BLOG if you are interested.

Enjoy your stitching,

Sharon

It's been a while....

2011-08-28T04:06:00.006+10:00

.... But I have some progress to report. Today I finished the stitcheries on Block 1

Blocks 2 and 3 are pieced, I have the magazine for blocks 4, 5 and 9 and in just a week's time, I'll have the patterns for the next two blocks. I'm quite a way behind, but keep getting distracted by other gorgeous projects.

A lot can happen in a week ........

2011-08-24T13:26:00.000+10:00

This quilt has totally taken all my attention and spare time in the last week but I am so pleased with the progress so far. I have not done a single stitch yet as I was trying to piece it all first. That is my plan of attack!

Here is my progress so far .........

Block One

Block Two and Three

Block Four

I was hoping to get these 4 and the next two blocks (5 and 9) pieced before the next magazine comes out next week but I think that is a little ambitious so I will just concentrate on getting these 4 pieced and ready for stitching.

I have not done any Farmer's Wife blocks this week so my aim is to try and keep away from this one this afternoon and sew two blocks for the Farmer! :o)

How is everyone else progressing along? Are you ready for the next blocks in the magazine due out next week?

Happy Stitching,

Sharon

Soon...

2011-08-18T09:01:00.000+10:00

... Issue 4, will be here !...

... it looks so exciting ... just love the cover ...

... if you pop over to Leanne's blog you can read a little more ...

How is your stitching going ?

I'll be honest and say I'm so far behind with my mystery quilt stitching ... not enough hours in the day, or is it days in the week ?

Happy stitching, P

Introduction

2011-08-17T11:40:00.000+10:00

Hi Everyone,

My name is Sharon and I have been watching all your wonder full creations from afar for some time now and I have finally bitten the bullet and decided to join in :o)

My post man delivered the final lot of fabric this morning so I have a pile of "eye candy" sitting on my cutting table waiting for my attention.

I have decided to go with the original fabrics. They are a little different to what I am used to working with, but being my Farmer's Wife Quilt that I am also working on at the moment is all "Country" I needed a change.

I also have a BLOG (I am new to blogging) so if you are interested please pop over and see what else I am working on.

I am looking forward to getting to know you all and sharing our progress with this beautiful quilt.

Happy stitching, Sharon

Some news...

2011-08-16T05:15:00.003+10:00

Blocks 2 and 3 are ready to be stitched !!!

I'm sticking in Leanne's original ones !!

I love these fabrics too much !!

I must confess I haven't quite finished block 1 stitcheries...I just take a little advance !!

New stitcher

2011-08-14T02:08:00.002+10:00

I am so excited to finally have found the fabrics and first three issues of Vignette so that I can begin this beautiful quilt. It is really hard to find things up in the mountains of NE Washington state, USA. I must do most all shopping on the internet. I realize that I am months behind but hope that enthusiasm and the approaching fall days will help me stitch happily along.

Slow progress

2011-08-05T14:40:00.003+10:00

My vignette progress is very slow though I love stitching all the flowers. I have stitched block 4 but need to do the patchwork. Blocks 5 and 9 make up another of the very long sides of the quilt so it is taking a while to stitch.

There is still quite a way to go!

My progress

2011-08-04T19:49:00.004+10:00

Here is my progress picture.

I made a mistake measuring the bird block (I traced the outlines of the stitchery and assumed this was the size of the block) so I had to add another narrow border, and I will do the same for the other corners.

It is so much fun to follow the progress of all the other members. I love seeing all the different versions.

Nearly There Block 2 and 3

2011-08-01T20:22:00.002+10:00

I have completed the shoo-fly blocks I was flying away from (and the additional 8 that I think will be used in other blocks later on,but not sure which ones –I probably missed it in the mag,somewhere)
Blocks 1, 2 and 3 lined up on the couch

Block 2 - I haven't done the little hearts yet, but they are cut out and waiting.

Block 3

Mine is being done in Sweet Broderie and so far the only differences between the pattern and mine (should be) that I chose different pairs of the fabrics to use in the Shoo Fly Blocks, the same fabrics, but different pairs.
More photos than talking today, I'm sooo tired even though it's not even 8pm here!
Will comment on all the new posts tomorrow, well done to everyone, keep it up!

I'm so tired I accidentally posted this to the Heaxagon Quilt Blog :(

Let's Twitter

2011-07-31T21:14:00.003+10:00

Here is a picture of the piece of my Vignette Mystery Quilt that I am currently working on.

Now the only reason I have added this picture is because I think a post always looks a little dull without a picture.

However, the real reason to add this post was to offer you my suggestion of "Let's Twitter".

I thought it might be nice for us to all keep up to date with quick tweets about how we are getting along with our Vignette sewing.

I have added a quick tweet today with the hashtag vigmag. This means if you want to post a related tweet, then just add #vigmag at the end of your tweet and other tweeters will be able to find your tweet easily. I could not use the hashtag vignette as it was already being used by other unrelated tweets.

I hope there isn't already a related hashtag that somebody else has already started. If there is, please let me know.

Otherwise, I hope you decide to share some #vigmag tweets with us all and I look forward to reading them.

OK. That's if folks. Back to my stitchin'!

Block 4 done!

2011-07-30T15:08:00.000+10:00

Slowly I am getting my blocks done and am still enjoying stitching them.

I think I might run out of the fabric I am using for this BOM and was wondering if anyone has a Jelly Roll or a couple of Charm Packs of 'Swell' by Urban Chics that they would like to sell me. If you do please email me at tozzie1 at Gmail dot com Thanks so much.

Onto the next blocks ....

hugs to all......

Block 4

2011-07-28T09:43:00.000+10:00

I have been stitching steadily on block 4, trying to get at least a couple of flowers completed each day, and it is now finished ...

I am still loving working on this quilt, and can't wait to see what Leanne has planned for the central blocks!
Happy stitching, Wendy

Progress slow .... but progress nonetheless!!

2011-07-24T19:59:00.000+10:00

It's been a long time between posts on this blog but I am making progress, albeit slow progress, on my Vignette in Stitches quilt. I love the versatility of the project and enjoy picking up and stitching a little bit each day!

I am using a range of Nancy Halvorsen fabrics that were begging to be used for something special and I decided this project was it! Have traced the next blocks to stitch just as soon as I have finished off this one! Am loving seeing all the different posts with the different fabrics and colours!

Not much stitching going on...

2011-07-24T16:54:00.005+10:00

But I have been sewing, I have put the blocks together and now I have no excuse not to keep stitching. I have to say I love the fabrics I have used, They are fig tree quilts, I have used several ranges and its wonderful how they all go together.

I haven't made many shoo fly blocks but thats alright, I figure I'll concentrate on the stitching part for now.

How is everyone else going with their blocks? I hope you all find some stitching time.

Long Time... No post...

2011-07-19T14:17:00.003+10:00

Hi Everyone,
just wanted you all to know, that I have been lurking even though I have not really been able to comment much lately, I do keep up to date to see what all of you are doing.

I am in awe of the speedy ones and jealous of the 60 shoo fly block progress I just saw :) I've been leaving my shoo flys but will need to touch them soon.

This photo is from last week:

I have now commenced the long top stitchery, and still have the chain stitch flowers, the satin stitch flowers and the hill to go! [And then of course I have to sew my shoo fly blocks!]

Hope you are all doing well and happy with whatever stitching is going on :D

Parlan help? :)

2011-07-19T09:35:00.001+10:00

Well, now that I have all 60 of my Shoo Fly blocks done, I'm ready to start the embroidery. I have a question though...I'm wondering what others in the U.S. are using instead of Parlan? I have purchased three products so far, and I'm not liking them. The first was a supposed light weight fusable batting, but it seems quite thick. I have also purchased featherweight iron on interfacing and that is nearly impossible to hand stitch through. So, my question is...what is everyone using instead of the Parlan, and could someone post or email me a picture of what Parlan actually looks like so I could try and find something similar?

Thanks for your help! --Kristen http://meadowbrook-Kristen.blogspot.com/

Vignette Mystery Quilt Found Me!

2011-07-04T00:12:00.004+10:00

I was so excited to find this beautiful quilt and magazine! We are a little slow getting things to the USA but when I came across the magazine the fabric's and embroidery just jumped out of the computer at me. I love the wonderful colors of the fabric's. I haven't done a quilt with such bright fabrics before, so when I saw it in May I couldn't wait to find the magazine's and fabric. After searching I found both and ordered right away!
I was just finishing a quilt when they arrived so I was able to get started with my blocks for block one!
I haven't embroidered in years but it was one of the first things my mother and grandmother showed me how to do! I'm really hoping to get done with the first three magazines before four comes in September. Wish me lots of luck!

And thank you Perri for letting me join!

Julie

Already!!!

2011-07-01T14:28:00.000+10:00

I've stuffed up already!!! I don't like destroying books or magazines so I scanned the stitchery patterns and printed them out so I could pop them onto my light box and see through properly. I thought they looked a little small and I even checked out the blog to see what everyone elses looked like and, still, I persevered. I just figured I would adlib some flowers and be clueless as to why mine was different! I even remeasured and rechecked my cutting. This morning it hit me that I had printed it a different size so I checked... sure enough it had printed at 93%! I'm such a nit wit! I have dithered about with whether or not to unpick it or not and have decided that I have to. So much work down the drain! So here is my progress so far...

... to only get rid of it!

If anyone was worried that this quilt wasn't for them because of the bright colours, don't be! It is looking delicious in darker traditional/ country colours!!! I'm working on the shoo-fly blocks and should have an update on them soon!

Block 4

2011-06-30T12:09:00.000+10:00

I have made a little progress on block 4 ... I completed the shoo-fly blocks in the weekend and have started the stitching, so far I have finished the bird stitchery ...

I am really enjoying getting back into this quilt, I love the stitcheries that Leanne has designed!!
Happy stitching, Wendy

Hexie Quilt...Row One in Progress.

2011-06-30T09:07:00.000+10:00

Thought I would start putting my Hexies together in Rows...I will Baste these so I can hold onto them when sewing them together Properly...I am using Blackbird Designs Fabrics a mixed Bag...This Quilt will be Called 'Scrappy Blackbirds'...
Cheers
Maree

Better Late Than Never!

2011-06-29T02:18:00.007+10:00

I discovered Vignette a couple months ago through PamKittyMorning, a favorite blog. I love Australian quilt magazines, so when heard this one, I knew I had to have it! Once issue one arrived in my mailbox, I drooled all over it and immediately decided to make the mystery quilt. I loved the fabrics and colors Leanne had chosen, so I found a shop that had most of the Sweet Broderie fabrics. I don't have a complete 100% match, but that's okay - the stand-in fabrics have a similar look and feel.

When all of my fabrics arrived, I wanted to start the stitching immediately and thought I would do the stitching first and then attach it to the patchwork. I realized, though, that with the batting behind the stitching panels, the seams might be bulky. Of course, I had already started stitching the bird - oh well! I rethought my plan and decided to do it the way Leanne suggested. Just last night I finished the block and now I'm ready to get started on the stitching.

Since we don't have Parlon available here in the US, I went to my local quilt store and got the thinnest batting I could find to use as the backing. I'm trying to decide if I should use a spray adhesive to attach the batting or just baste it into place with thread. I worry that the spray might gum up my needle when I do the stitching. Any thoughts?

Another concern I had was fraying around the edges of the block as I work on the stitching. I've thought about using some Fray Check around the edges to keep everything intact. Has anyone else done that? I don't want to make any mistakes on this gorgeous quilt, but the edges already show some slight fraying and I haven't even started the stitching yet!

I'm exciting to be a part of this blog! Although I'm an avid blog reader, I don't have my own blog, so this is a first for me. Many thanks to Perri for allowing me to participate!

Hello and My Start

2011-06-21T18:08:00.008+10:00

Hello,

My name is Anne Marieke, I'm from the Netherlands, 46 years old, a translator, living with my partner Marcel and our four cats Elvis, Minty, Kruimel (meaning 'crumb' in Dutch) and Luna ('moon' in Spanish).

I fell in love with this project as soon as I laid my eyes on it. I guess I got to it rather late, but it is never too late to start!

These are some of the materials I have chosen on top of what I will be using from my stash.

There is not yet a lot to see, but those stitching this project will know that the stitcheries are quite time-consuming, but so much fun to stitch!

Only a small part of the border for block 1 got done so far, but now that I have chosen my colours (it took me forever to find the right greens to go with my fabrics) it will go a bit faster.

Looking forward to seeing your progress!

Thank you, Perri, for letting me join in the fun.

A late start!

2011-06-21T10:35:00.000+10:00

Hi! Thanks Perri for letting me be part of this! Last week I decided to bite the bullet and do the Vignette In Stitches quilt. Fabric ordered. Excitement barely contained. Fabric arrived. So now I'm busily cutting and sewing to get the first block together so I can stitch, stitch, stitch! I've chosen a very different look for my quilt- I'm not a light or modern person so I'm going with "Perennials" from Kansas Trouble Quilters with a stitchery background from their basics line.

Here is the view of my stitchery fabric and threads...

And the whole lot...

Delicious! Thank you to all of you bloggers here- you convinced me to take this journey and I'm not going to be disappointed!!! I'll be back with some progress soon!

So far behind already!

2011-06-21T07:30:00.005+10:00

I am so far behind, I thought I was in front.......

I have finally finished sewing the stitchery for Block One. Phew!

I have added some 'Tips that I have learned along the way' to my blog which others may find useful. That is assuming that I am not the very last person to start this project!

You will find them at www.SewHappy.Me

I have just sewn my Blocks 2 & 3 together now and marked out all the stitchery. So, back to the stitchery marathon.

All shoo-fly blocks done.

2011-06-19T05:28:00.000+10:00

YES! It took a while but I finished all 60 shoo-fly blocks for the Vignette.

I'm still stitching block 2&3 and couldn't resist to read issue 3. Still loving it!

Dutch quilt&stitchregards,
Gerda

A start!

2011-06-16T08:18:00.002+10:00

As the third Vignette magazine arrived recently, I thought I had better start tracing as there are many flowers to stitch this time with 3 blocks to make.

Blocks 2 and 3 are done - Yay!!

2011-06-12T14:00:00.000+10:00

I am excited as I have done Blocks 2 and 3 of this lovely Stitchery from the Vignette In Stitches.

Its a real joy to stitch and I am loving it alot ......so Thanks Leanne :)

I have traced the next ones onto my Hanky Linen and will start that tonight while watching Downton Abbey :) Love that show!

Thanks for looking and hugs to all

from The Pickledish Patch

ciao to everybody :)

2011-06-07T05:59:00.000+10:00

i am Francesca from Milano.
i joined this blog a long long time ago, thanks a lot Perri!

i have had a couple of hard months and i really didnt have the time to post nothing.

i now have all the vignette in stitches, (made a subscription) and the fabrics i love.

a few days ago i decided i would have stitched the mystery quilt....

i was not so sure, meanwhile i received this other collection that i love

and i finally took my decision.

i have always been scared of stitching exagons, i am a beginner, not an expert like you all.

i wanted to challenge exagons.

i have found out that they are not so complicated and that stitching them is a joy!!!!!!!

these are the first 3, i am not going to make the classic grandmothers garden like Leanne did, I will do a random quilt. i have done 9 up to now and i am quite satisfied.

of course i have some wip. i dont know a real quilter with at least 3 or 4 wips. this new one will be the real one for a relaxing time. the one you can bring with yourself everywhere, i am already loving it.

and the Leanne's trick of the glue instead of basting everything is great, u spare a lot of time.

i also love the quilt on the first issue of Vignette, the very simple one with "where the wind blows" fabrics.

i love this collection.

i hope my english is enough for making me understand by you all.

finally i have my first post here, this blog is wonderful.

hugs to all :)

Francesca / Kokina

slow progress but I'm getting there

2011-05-30T16:24:00.005+10:00

I am really enjoying stitching on my Vignette block, it has taken me ages to get it done but its almost there. The fabrics I am using are Fig tree quilts and I have used DMC threads to match, its very soft and pretty.

Instead of doing satin stitch in the flower centres I have done french knots. I like it much better.

I recieved my 3rd issue of Vignette today and I can't wait to get started on the next block.

Its time

2011-05-29T21:45:00.000+10:00

For me to start

I have the fabrics

I have the patterns so far

I have 22.5hrs of time to fill in

on Thursday night and again on

Friday 10th June

my girlies and I are taking the

Spirit of Tasmania

and then doing a road trip to see

dh for a week in NSW

what better way to pass the time than stitch it away

now I just need to find the time to

prepare the blocks for stitching lol

I share a photo of my fabrics tomorrow

(as soon as I take one)

Ta dah! Blocks 2 and 3 are done!

2011-05-29T17:24:00.000+10:00

How exciting to be able to show you my blocks 2 and 3 of the Vignette BOM. The stitching has been done for a while and I needed to finish the stitching on the patchwork and then make the shoo-fly blocks. So here it is! This is the left side.

This is the right side...

and here are blocks 2 and 3 together. Oh dear! The next magazine is coming next week and I gather there are 3 blocks to finish in that issue!

Happy stitching,

Sylvia

Blog Buttons ...

2011-05-23T18:52:00.000+10:00

... I am just repeating an older post with the wonderful blog buttons that the clever Quanita designed for us !

So add one to your blog ...

... if you are a Vignette in Stitches Blogger...

... or if you are a blog fan...

Please add either to your blog, with a link back to Vignette in Stitches Blog.

Also, if you are a Vignette Blogger can you please check that I have added your blog to the blogger list ... if it is missing ... please send me an email with your blog address ... I have a feeling that maybe someone has been missed from the list.

How is your block stitching progressing ?

... I'll be honest and say that I still have the stitchery part of block 2 & 3 to do ...

Happy stitching, P

Fianlly my No. 1 Block is done....

2011-05-23T16:50:00.000+10:00

I am one of these late starters but I have now finished my block One of Leannes beautiful BOM

I didn’t have Cosmo threads so converted the colours to use Aurifil threads. I am enjoying using these threads very much.

The fabrics I am using are ‘Swell’ by Urban Chicks and I am using the Hanky Linen for the stitchery blocks. I really love using the Hanky Linen and just might have to use this in future stitcherys too.

I am about half way thru stitching Block Two and have all the Shoo Fly blocks sewn, all the fabric is cut and placed into the plastic bags and numbered. So I am getting there slowly.

Can't wait for Vignette #3 to come out :o)More excitement!!!

Hugs to all......Vicki

The Pickledish Patch

Slow Progress

2011-05-18T03:55:00.000+10:00

Hi Everyone
I am sorry to say that in this lovely weather I am out in the garden a lot so my stitching is not keeping up.
I am really enjoying seeing what everyone else is up to and I tell myself I will catch up when the weather is not so good. I have started so many things but you know how it is Hexies - My Town BOM in Homespun Magazine as well as two quilts for little girls...........
I never learn please tell me I am not alone in taking on too many things but who can resist????

Centres Stitched with Cottage Garden Threads...

2011-05-16T16:14:00.000+10:00

Using Faux...

Using Wheat...I had earlier thought that I would leave these centres just marked with the brown pigma as I couldn't find a Thread that would blend in with these Blackbird Fabrics rather than stand out which is what I didn't want...
Recently I visited a local Patchwork shop & spotted some Cottage Garden Threads...so glad I did I feel these centres are blending in much better than my original Idea...and I felt I was cheating also by not stitching the centres..lol
With the next Issue of Vignette Leanne will show us how to put the blocks together to make the rows...I have been putting my flowers into blocks with centre as I go mainly as I am using fabric from 4-5 different ranges in the Blackbird Designs fabrics I wanted to make sure I didn't repeat myself....
cheers
Maree

Progress with Blocks 2 and 3

2011-05-14T19:06:00.000+10:00

I wanted to post my progress with blocks 2 and 3 of the Vignette quilt yesterday but Blogger wasn't working! Anyway, here are some pictures of my blocks. I decided to take 3 of them as it is such a long piece of stitching. I have pieced underneath the stitching and started stitching the flowers on the patchwork.

Happy stitching,

Sylvia

Sneak Peak ...

2011-05-14T11:35:00.001+10:00

... the cover for Issue 3 ...

... the cover looks exciting ...

... this issue has 3 blocks .. 4, 5 and 9 ... wow ... lots of stitching :-) ...

... Issue 3 is due out around the 1st June ...

... like most, I'm still stitching on blocks 2 & 3...

Happy stitching, P

My Introductory Post

2011-05-14T03:26:00.003+10:00

Hello everyone! I am new to this blog. I just was extremely lucky to find you all when I was doing a Google search for this cute quilt the other day, thank you for having me! I was waiting to get my fabric before I made my first post. I am not usually drawn to bright colors, but this one is totally calling to me. I usually am drawn to all things prim. I found an online store here in California that sells nothing but Japanese fabric and lo and behold they had the entire line of the Sweet Broderie fabric. If anyone would like to get their own, the store is called Super Buzzy, their service was great! Kinda sucked that I had to pay state tax since I live here, but I wanted this stuff really bad. Isn't it gorgeous? The picture does not do it justice. The fabrics on the left are some polka dots I picked up when I was out shopping the other day. I have also ordered some complimentary Kona solids from Fat Quarter Shop which I hope to get next week.

Here is my version of Block One. I happened to have some red polka dot fabric in a kit that I scavenged for this quilt. I find myself doing that a lot. I use the Transfer-Eze stuff for my stitchery, I am too lazy to trace most of the time. I've used it before and it works really well.

I keep bringing my block with me to work to stitch on during lunch time but something always seems to come up and I don't get to stitch. I'm looking forward to the weekend and hopefully a lot of stitching on this pretty quilt.

Beth

Stitching

2011-05-10T09:17:00.000+10:00

I am just starting to work on this quilt. I just received fabric and floss to get started. I was wondering how everyone is stitching? Do you stitch first on the white and then cut it to size and piece the block or put the whole block together and then do the stitching? Which works better? Thanks and can't wait to get started.

Finished blocks 2 & 3

2011-05-09T15:39:00.004+10:00

I have just finished blocks 2 & 3 and am loving the colours that I have chosen. I don't want to discourage anyone but there was lots and lots of stitching in this block.

I have thoroughly enjoyed the whole process even the shoo fly blocks. I even completed the eight more in the same colours for block 14 or 15 and also completed an additional 7 the same as in block 1. This should give me a head start when these blocks finally come around.I have also included a photo of my block 1 that I finished a while ago but didn't post here.

Keep on stitchin.

Cheers Shelley H

Progress ...

2011-05-07T10:09:00.000+10:00

I am excited to say that I have finished blocks 2 and 3 ... lots of stitching but very enjoyable!! I can't wait for the next magazine in June!

I am only using a few thread colours so I love the look of the Cottage Garden variegated threads, they add a bit of interest!
Happy stitching, Wendy

Ready ... Set ... STITCH!

2011-05-05T03:29:00.000+10:00

Several months ago, as I was browsing through blog-land, I came across a link to Leann's House which took me to a link for the new Vignette magazine. Yes, like everyone here, it was love at first sight. Normally I'm not an impulse buyer, but every once in a while, my un-normal self comes to the forefront.

I immediately began searching Google for a US supplier for the magazines. Ordered them and within a week had them in my hands. Took a quick peek and was immediately struck with the Vignette In Stitches BOM bug. This was one I absolutely had to add to my already packed collection of WIPs.

Although I love the original fabrics used in the project, I knew that ultimately it wasn't "me." So I began to look for something comparable that was a bit more my style. I kinda knew what I wanted, but also knew that it had been out for a couple of years already, so finding a full fat quarter bundle of it would be a challenge.

It must have been fate, because I found possibly the only bundle left online of "Spring Magic" by April Cornell. Love the colors ... love the "springiness" of the palette ... love the softness of the designs ... it was perfect!

Because there is so much depth to the prints, I thought it would be a nice balance to use some Moda Bella Solids to mix things up a bit.

I now have all my materials ...
Vignette Issues 1 & 2
Main fabric collection ... Spring Magic by April Cornell for Moda
Additional fabric collection ... Nature's Chorus by April Cornell for Moda
Coordinating fabric ... Moda Bella Solids
Hankie Linen
Fusible Batting
Cosmo Floss

Part of me just wants to keep all my fabrics collected, neat and gorgeous, but the quilter in me can't wait to dive in.

I'm so happy to be joining everyone here. It's so fun to see all of the different collections that we're using.

Lani
California

p.s. As of May 1, 2011, Hawthorne Threads just received the "Sweet Broderie" collection of fabrics. I'm sure they'll go quick!

Made A Start. :)

2011-05-03T09:23:00.000+10:00

Finally organised myself to make a start. Thought i'd better seeing as book 3 is due out soon. :)

Easter Saturday i traced out the stitcheries for block 1. This is how much i've gotten done in a week.

Slowly getting there. Had hoped to have all done ready for the next part. Oh well. I guess i'll catch up by book 4. :)

Happy Stitching,

Just joined!!

2011-05-02T20:14:00.002+10:00

I'm a late starter to Vignette in stitches. Just received Vol 1 on Friday. It is so pretty. Looking forward to starting.

Confession....

2011-05-02T15:50:00.002+10:00

I'm going to 'out' myself so that others feel up to doing the same thing!!!!

I haven't even looked at starting block 2 and 3. I've thought about it. Fleetingly. Not gotten any further. The thought of it actually scares me beacuse it looks like a huge block. I have SO MANY block 1's of BOMs finished. SO MANY! I never seem to get past block one. I HAVE TO GET PAST BLOCK ONE!

SO....

who is with me?

let's set aside an hour in the next few days (choose your own.. we don't all have to do it at the same time!) to get block 2 and 3 under way. I'm actually going to do them as separate blocks because I think I'll work better with that idea.

Make sure you pop back here in the next few days with pictures of your progress.

Maree @ Farmyard Crafts