My "Everlasting" Signature Block...

Brynwood Needleworks - "Everlasting" House - Box 4

 

I completed another house block for the "Everlasting" quilt. This will be the signature block when the quilt is complete. 

What did I change on this block? Well, for starters, I stitched fewer panes on the windows, and then I outlined them. The pattern pieces for the house (grey) and roof were designed to sit next to each other (as opposed to overlapping), so I wanted to use a different treatment for the join on the house piece. I decided to do a more decorative chain stitch along the eaves.

 

I also chose different threads for the trees and roof, as I wanted the threads to blend, not contrast. Finally, I stitched my initials on the door.

 

Brynwood Needleworks - "Everlasting" House Box 4 & Colonial House

 

These two blocks will be placed across from each other in the finished quilt layout. I have one house (which I've modified to look like Hickory Hill Farmhouse), and a flower block left to stitch toward completing the quilt. 

Once they're finished, I'll work on the center section. I'll decide ahead of time how I'm going to change it because I don't want to have words as they appear in the pattern.

 

Brynwood Needleworks - "Everlasting" House Windows

So, when I compare these two house blocks, one has the windows outlined, while the other doesn't. Do you think I should leave them as is, or add outlines to the windows on the block on the left? Let me know in the comments, please.

 

Tuesdays With Tag - My Kinda Weather...

Brynwood Needleworks - Tag, On His Throne

 Hi, Everybody! 

This week, I'm comin' to you from my throne right here at the farm. While I'm perfectly happy to spend my winters here, once the weather starts warmin' up, I want to roll around in the grass (and stuff).
 

Brynwood Needleworks - Field Dog

 

Yesterday was a perfect example. There was a nice breeze; it was sunny; and believe it or not, the yard was mowed over the weekend, so I didn't disappear when I wanted to stretch out on it.

There were lots of dandelions, and even after they were mowed, there were many more left. The whole yard smelled awesome, and there's really nothin' better than snufflin' around or lyin' around in the cut grass. Canine Heaven, really!

 

Brynwood Needleworks - Tag, In His Happy Place

 

I know you'd love updates about the stoopid cats (Mom named the dusty cat. Now she's goes out to the barn callin' "Mrs. Katz".) but I'm not talkin' about them on my time. If Mom wants to talk about them this week, she can do it another day.

 

This week, I just wanted to share pictures of One. Handsome. Corgi...ME! I mean, sometimes the best thing to cheer anyone up is a few pictures of my very own self. So, I hope you smile just a little, lookin' at me. I hope they're enough to hold you over until next week!

 
I'll see you again in seven. 'til then..."Corgi On, Corgi Strong!"

More Blocks...

Brynwood Needleworks - "Everlasting" Colonial House Box 5

 Two more completed. Three to go! 

I didn't change much on this block. The base of the tree is different, and I added a knothole. I added another set of panes to the dormer window, and instead of the star on the front door, I decided to make this my date block. (I'll add my initials on a different block.)

Brynwood Needleworks - "Everlasting" Primrose Flower Box 11

There are only two changes on this block - I added the curly veins on the leaves, and more Colonial knots on the flower centers. Otherwise they're the same.

I'll get the last three blocks finished this week, and then I'll be tackling the large center block. I think it's coming together nicely. Tag will be back to visit tomorrow. Happy Monday!