So it's the beginning of a new year but before I jump in it's time to review what I made in 2021. I like doing this as it gives some perspective as to how I spent my quilting time :) And it looked something like this: Deacon blocks, mini, Deacon blocks, mini, maybe a quilt . . .
January 2021
I had been making Ella Maria Deacon quilt blocks since October 2019. These are #61-64.
This mini marked the beginning of the 4th year of mini-making with Wendy, The Constant Quilter and other bloggers who joined in on this fun activity!
February 2021
I finished Barb's Baskets, a quilt I started in 2017 when I sewed along with Barb V.
February Mini was put together using leftovers from a mini I made in 2020.
March 2021
I was working on Deacon blocks #69-72 counting up to #85.
Choosing orphan blocks from my pile this mini came together in no time at all.
April 2021
Deacon Blocks #73-76 included one broderie perse.
Another mini using 4 leftover 9-patch blocks.
May 2021
Deacon Blocks #77-80. It was the second time making the one on the lower left. See the first above in January.
A Pinterest-inspired mini.
June 2021
Finally! The last of the Deacon Blocks #81-85! For twenty-one months I really enjoyed the challenges that were presented when making these blocks :)
This month's mini was made from pre-cut flannel squares I purchased at the thrift shop. When it was done I donated it to the TS :)
More to come next week.
Last month, my daughter wrote in my birthday card, "For your 78th trip around the sun, we're giving you a monthly stop for fresh flowers."
The first weekend of every month we'll go to Little Farmhouse Flowers to pick up a fresh bouquet where all flowers are grown on-site.
December's was dried flowers which I put in a bark container that I made in the 70s!
And last weekend we picked up these beautiful double red tulips . . .
. . . which have all opened to display these glorious blooms!
Well, that's it for now.
See you next week!
Copyright 2022, Barbara Schaffer
What a lovely showing of your blocks and minis! Just glorious! How exciting to get flowers each month; what a treat! Have a wonderful new year; be healthy and safe.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sharon! I love the idea of getting flowers every month! Happy New Year to you, too!
DeleteWhat a productive quilter you are!
ReplyDeleteI love the flower of the month idea!
So much to love in this post! I'm curious: did you hand piece all the Deacon blocks, or is there some machine piecing in there? They're all stunning, either way.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by! There's a little bit of everything: machine piecing, hand piecing, machine and hand applique and combinations. Whatever worked :)
DeleteMonthly flowers, what a great idea! I love your birch bark container, it's perfect for the dried flowers and right at home in your cabin.
ReplyDeleteFresh flowers each month--that's very nice
ReplyDeleteLove your minis and your blocks. Flowers to enjoy each month, what a thoughtful gift. Enjoy! ;^)
ReplyDeleteYour Deacon blocks are so beautiful, Barbara. You do such lovely work. It is fun to look back at your monthly minis. Each one is a treasure, but I do have a favorite. I don't know if the colors are coming through my monitor accurately, but April's mini appears to be a luscious madder creation, and that sang to me. :)
ReplyDeleteThe monthly flowers is a lovely idea. How sweet!
What a wonderful review. It gives you a real insight on how much stitching and creating you have done and that's just for half the year!
ReplyDeleteIt's such a good idea to do a review like this. Your minis are so varied and each one is terrific in its own way. What a nice gift from your daughter!
ReplyDeleteI especially love the basket quilt! Someday I plan on making one of those.
ReplyDeleteThanks! You'd enjoy making one!
ReplyDeleteSo many fabulous blocks completed!
ReplyDeleteWonderful collection of little quilts and I love your version of the basket quilt.
The gift of flowers is just lovely. Enjoy! Your bark holder is so 70 sensational and I'm happy you still have it.