The Oregon Baby quilt block creation phase is ju……..st about done. Today I want to share two blocks that I finished and two images of blocks that my daughter finished.
Let’s start with sketches: My first attempt at rendering a painted turtle didn’t work out very well in the applique process. It was too complicated.
While I loved the drawing, I decided to start over. Here is my revised sketch with some colored pencil enhancements.
and here is my block complete with applique, machine stitches and painted details.
(there is a little smudge of paint that rubbed off my hand. I’ll have to find a way to cover it up before sewing this block into the quilt.)
Next I sketched a fish common to the northwest: coastal cut-throat trout.
This was easy to applique, and required very little paint to render the fishy details.
Yesterday, I was thrilled to receive two photographs of blocks completed by Amanda. During the preliminary phase of the quilt design, I had shared two sketches with her.
She took these designs and interpreted them in her own style. In addition to applique and paint, she added some expert hand embroidery touches to these blocks. Her results really bring these cute animals to life.
In the meanwhile, I have sewn up all of the strip pieced blocks. There are only two more feature blocks to finish before the quilt top can be assembled.
I’m pretty happy right now, and feel confident the quilt will be ready to send when my goddaughter’s baby arrives in August.
Daily Fiber 
The turtle is my favorite
It looks great!
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Thank you.
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Oh wow! These blocks are all amazing! I am not sure which I like best… but that fish is fantastic as is the dragonfly! This is going to be such a fun quilt! (and it’s hard to believe that it is almost August!)
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I know. I feel that summer is moving swiftly.
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So much fun to see the bits and pieces, read about process and thoughts. It is going to be amazing! Looking forward to more.
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Thank you. My daughter told me that her work will be finished by next week.
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All the blocks are just beautiful! Love the transitions from sketch to finished block. Very inventive! And so nice that you and your daughter are working on it together 🙂
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Thanks so much.
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Amazing blocks and impressive translation from sketch to quilt blocks!
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This project has been so fun. I am sorry that it is coming to a conclusion soon.
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Very nice sketches and appliqué. The quilt is coming along well. Apologies forgot responding to your blogs but in Europe have a lovely holiday. Home now.
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Thanks. I also have been away and have stopped writing new posts for awhile.
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What a wonderful project to share with your daughter! I like the fabrics she chose for the appliqué. Your designs add so much to make this quilt extra special.
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It is unique. I hope the baby stares at the creatures for hours.
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