Thursday, March 17, 2016

Liberty Tree

Two days late, but you know what they say, better late than…


I loved making this SVBAQ block. It is my favorite so far even though I did make a few changes from the original. I just didn’t like that connecting branch at the top so, well you know. My block are also smaller than the original at 9" finished.


I would not normally cut out the back of a circle so small because I don’t intend to quilt within the circle. However, because I did my trunk and branches first and then laid the circles on top of them, I wanted to cut out the back so the branch wouldn’t show through after pressing. 

They are not stuffed. They just appear that way after quilting because I used a wool batting and even though I split it in half  it still has quilt a loft.

I love the backing fabric on this one. I found it YEARS ago in a booth at some quilt show (Quilter's Gathering when it was in Nashua, NH I think) where they had wonderful African fabrics. It looked vintage enough for me to use here. I think it is perfect! (And the block is straight, it is my ironing board cover that is wonky - really!)



Enjoy all of these wonderful blocks by heading over to The Shenandoah Valley Botanical Album Quilt blog (here)

16 comments:

  1. What a beautiful block--would be a wonderful mini quilt all by itself! : )
    Such excellent work--perfect circles, tiny quilt stitches, and a great backing.

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  2. I love the way you fussy cut some of your circles and the backing fabric is so perfect for this project!

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  3. Always love seeing your blocks on this cheerful background ; the applique and quilting are beautiful :)

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  4. Cheddar is perfect in all situations ! I love your tree with the circles ! And your quilting is awesome as usual....another fantastic potholder !

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  5. Cheddar is perfect in all situations ! I love your tree with the circles ! And your quilting is awesome as usual....another fantastic potholder !

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  6. Have been seeing this block posted on the FB page.....also my Favorite so far! Favorite for looking at, that is, I could not commit to making the quilt but have the pattern!!

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  7. Your block is Gorgeous!
    How smart to cut away the back to remove the excess stem work. Those fussy cut fabrics are all fabulous. Any you are so right, that backing fabric is Perfect for this block!

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  8. Such a crazy block! I'm enjoying seeing all these wonderful interpretations.:)

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  9. These tree blocks have just made me smile. It looks like a zany Dr. Suess kind of tree. Yours is fun with the cheddar, fussy cutting, and a polka dot backing!

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  10. This is a gorgeous tree! It does look like it would make a good quilt on its own.

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  11. Love your block and the backing!!

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  12. Beautiful work, Wendy. I love cheddar!!!!

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  13. I love this block as you have interpreted it! It is pure "fun"!

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  14. Congratulations on such a pretty piece!

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  15. Beautiful block. I love working with a wool batt when hand quilting.

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  16. this is my favorite block too and I just love your changes - woo hoo for making it YOUR WAY. the backing is perfect. do you have an overall alternate pattern for the block backings?

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