Here we go….Please enjoy the next four weeks of stitching and sharing
- Requirements:
I have used 8 charm squares and two fat quarters.
The 2 fat quarters needed for this project, do they both need to be plain for stitching or I plain and I patterned??
I used a plain soft pink and a rose tone on tone soft pink – so both background fabrics for stitching on…
Threads to match
6-8” embroidery hoop
Crewel and appliqué needles
lightbox
general sewing and quilting supplies
Rules:
there really aren’t any rules! but,
you will make your first centre block and then post or deliver it onto your next friend
You will each make every round, but each one will be on a different friends quilt.
You may choose to forward your fabric with the centre block or let your friends choose and surprise you
You do not have to use the patterns I provide – but you do have to do a round of choice on every block – it will be easier to keep each border/round the same size as mine in case the next friend wants to use my round.
Put you own personal touch onto each round for each friend – this may be a special charm, design or block that says something about yourself, where you live or about your friend if you know them well. (eg, if your friend was a cat lover you could include a kitten hiding amongst the flowers)
You will get your quilt top back at the end to quilt and bind.
You may like to include a diary to travel with your quilt or include a card with each round you stitch for the final owner.
have fun, do your best work, make new friends and send me a finished photo in 4 weeks!
happy stitching, hugs, Helen
Instructions part one:
Cut a square of background stitchery fabric 8” x 8” (we will trim this back after stitching.)
Download the pattern sheet below and trace onto your background fabric using a lightbox and Sewline Ceramic pencil.
Download Block1stitchingaroundtheblock
Place into your embroidery hoop (you may like to attach a stabalizer to the back first such as pellon, weaveline etc.)
Choose threads to match your fabrics or you could do it in redwork…..
Stitches used include backstitch, french knots, straight stitch, chain stitch, stem stitch and satin stitch…
The butterfly has french knots on his tail, satin stitch body segments and the rest is backstitched.
These flowers have their centres stitched in chain stitch and the stems in stem stitch. The petals are backstitched.
I backstitched the petals and then straight stitched the lines inside them.
Once all stitching is complete you can trim your block back to 5 1/2” and then prepare for delivery to your next friend.
Thank for sharing your beautiful work
Posted by: Maria del Pilar Guerra | May 03, 2012 at 12:25 AM
Gracias por compartir sus bordados tan lindos.
Posted by: Rosali | November 01, 2010 at 06:47 AM
Sylvia McGuire - I'm trying to contact you to include you in our group but your email has returned undeliverable/no such user. Please get in touch with me [email protected]
Thanks Margaret (I have a new email addy above)
Posted by: Margaret Leigh | October 28, 2010 at 11:46 AM
Thanks Helen,
Enjoying the stitchery and making new friends. Denise
Posted by: Denise Edwards | October 27, 2010 at 01:28 AM
Helen, oh, what a cute friendship project, thank you.
Kisses from Germany, Jutta
Posted by: Jutta | October 25, 2010 at 06:38 PM
Hi Helen - such a cute stitchery which I have enjoyed doing.... I am going to send some fabrics and I think my question is really simple - what size for the charm squares (not sure if there is a 'regular' size) - I have some 4" squares but wanted to check if these will do.....
Thanks
Posted by: Fiona | October 24, 2010 at 01:38 PM
I love this kind of work. If I only knew someone to pass it on to, that would be sew much fun!
Posted by: Gaye in GA | October 22, 2010 at 11:27 AM
Thankyou Helen,
I have nearly finished stitching, I was so excited to start I forgot to leave a thankyou comment on Monday!
Posted by: marina | October 20, 2010 at 05:26 PM
Helen the pattern is wonderful! I don't have the opportunity to Round Robin right now, but I'm thrilled to save the pattern for the future! Thank you so much for your generosity!
Posted by: Tracy in SW WA | October 19, 2010 at 03:50 AM
Hi Helen
just so lovely and generous of you!! - A question - how big are your charm squares? Thanks. Kate
Posted by: Kate | October 18, 2010 at 05:58 PM
Printed and ready to stitch! Thank you!!
Posted by: Maree @ Farmyardcrafts | October 18, 2010 at 02:35 PM
oh I love this it is just beautiful
hugs Beth
Posted by: Beth | October 18, 2010 at 02:17 PM
This is gorgeous...I cant wait to start!!
Posted by: Raewyn | October 18, 2010 at 02:15 PM
thank you, we will have fun with this.
Posted by: leeanne | October 18, 2010 at 02:08 PM
Thank you so much for this piece of fun. I love the centre of our quilts. Now just to decide what fabrics to use, so I can pick my thread colours.
Posted by: Melody | October 18, 2010 at 02:06 PM
Wow.....great idea. Can I still get a few friends together?? We're on a retreat this weekend and this would be a great thing to start! What are the thread colours you have used they are so vibrant and just my colours!
Posted by: SandyG | October 18, 2010 at 01:44 PM