This is going to be challenging and FUN, all at the same time! Plus, creating an heirloom to commemorate not only the 250th Birthday of Jane Austen but...creating one of my versions to include our Country's primary colors = Red/White & Blue to Celebrate Our Country's 250th Anniversary next year...win/Win/WIN!
It feels really good to finish up this first Chawton/Center applique block - it's been awhile since I took on a really serious applique project. While many will be crafting theirs w/hand applique, as the 'original' Lori Holt pattern calls for, I've chosen to use our more modern techniques and implement my Beloved Bernice/Bernina with my personal rendition - and she's performing practically flawlessly!
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| Jane Austen 250th Anniversary Center applique block - the Chawton block |
The 'actual' sewing of this applique took just a few hours, broken up into chunks over the course of a day and a half:
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| Bernina 820 Quilter's Edition machine appliqueing the center units |
One of my secret weapons for power sewing/quilting for HOURS:
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| Secret weapon for power sewing/quilting ;-) |
Choosing fabrics for this monolithic project took some time and LOTS of strategic planning!
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| Jane Austen fabrics chosen for my rendition of The 250th Anniversary heirloom quilt - most came from my stash ;-) |
Even after weeks of fabric debate, still managed to change my mind during construction - as you can plainly see from this 'original' applique block photo, prior to stitch-down:
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| 'Original' Chawton applique block w/different fabrics |
It's not too late to join in the Jane Austen 250th Anniversary BOM Fun - the pattern is actually F R E E!
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| Jane Austen 250th Anniversary Quilt Pattern Available for F R E E |
Time to check out those Hampshire blocks...
Later,
~Deb
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