Esther made this quilt c1858.
I am guessing that the Touch Me Not might have been her favorite flower. Why
else would she make this bugger of a block twice?? This one had fewer flowers
than the pink one so it wasn’t really as bad.
I used to love these when I
was a kid (o.k., I still do). They get their name from their seed pods which when
mature, “pop” when you touch them and their seeds fly out. That nature
thing is so clever. What a fun way to germinate!
I have only seen them (at
least here in Maine) in yellow with orange spots. I have never seen pink or
red. In any case, I made both pink and red because I felt I owed it to Esther!
My blocks are piling up! I can't believe next month will be the final post. Time flies when you are having a big, big blast!
Visit the Shenandoah ValleyBotanical Album blog to see all the wonderful renditions.
I am posting the mid-month
Shenandoah Valley Botanical Album Quilt a few days early as I am off for our
annual “Seven Sistah’s” retreat on Thursday and I will be “unplugged” (except
for sewing machine and iron!) until Sunday afternoon. Stand by for some awe
inspiring images of “work uninterrupted”!!!
Seeing all your blocks already quilted makes me wish I had the same background fabric to use for backings to do the same as you did. Your blocks look oh so good.
ReplyDeleteWendy, you are amazing. That fan of your finished blocks thrills me. Can't wait to see this all come together.
ReplyDeleteI got a chuckle from your comments about the most recent block. It is a beauty, but not something I would do even once.
Looking forward to the inspiration of you work uninterrupted! (I've never been to a retreat where work didn't get interrupted.) :)
That is a cool way to spread seeds! Your block looks wonderful and to see all of them piled together there - exciting :0) Have a great time on retreat!
ReplyDeleteWe always called that plant Jewelweed but I had no idea the seed pods would burst if you touched them. It grew in our backyard many years ago. As always your block is lovely and I can't wait to see your finished quilt! Enjoy your getaway :)
ReplyDeleteWendy, your blocks are just amazing!~ I find it so impressive! Hope you get lots of sewing done in the next few days. Retreats are the BEST!!!
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed watching these blocks get completed over time, not only in regards to the applique but the quilting; amazing :)
ReplyDeleteWhoohoo, those blocks are beautiful and the pile is growing!
ReplyDeleteWow, can't wait to see them all together, Wendy! Have a great retreat!
ReplyDeleteWow, wonderful designs up there! You have really created a nice blog!
ReplyDeleteLove how the red blooms glow against that cheddar background! Thanks for the botanical explanation - I'm pretty sure Touch Me Nots don't grow in our swampy terrain!
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are simply awesome ! Congratulations Wendy !
ReplyDeleteOnce again I just LOVE your Botanical block!
ReplyDeleteI look forward (with great anticipation) to seeing your version of these each and every month. Enjoy your retreat. Looking forward to some Show & Tell upon your return!
Fantastic blocks and look, you're almost done! Have fun with your Seven Stitchin' Sista.
ReplyDeleteIt's the tricky little applique that makes us wonder if it's even worthwhile! LOVE seeing your blocks all stacked up!
ReplyDeleteI swoon everytime I see your beautiful blocks. I hadn't heard of this flower so I looked it up. It says it is a wildflower and can be found almost everywhere. I'll have to look for them.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful retreat!
I'm working with the fabulous pumpkin fabric you sent me in a runner for the seminar :)
Wow! Check out that pile of blocks! How gorgeous! I saw your comment at The Cuddle Quilter and had to come for a visit. I'm one of the NSQBQ members, and I'm writing to say yes, COME TO NOVA SCOTIA! I'm originally from Maine, and still visit twice a year. My sis is in Monmouth. enjoy your day! ~karen
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of your applique abilities. Such fine work. The red and cheddar (is that cheddar or orange?) are beautiful together!
ReplyDeleteWendy,
ReplyDeleteAs always your work is wonderful. The blocks are adding up! Have lots of fun at your retreat.
Another beautiful block Wendy!
ReplyDeleteHow great to see your stack of finished blocks...getting so close to the finish.