Saturday, November 22, 2008

For Jessica

NovemberQuiltBlock

I've loved working on Jessica's Autumn-inspired block this month. I've enjoyed poking around her blog, attempting to guess her color and style preferences and in the process, getting to know a little better the creative, charming girl behind the blog.

NovQuiltBlockDino

The embroidered leaf and acorn were inspired by her beautiful new Fall table runner and I added that big bold Michael Miller print to tie together the subtle patterns of her fabrics with the bold outline of the embroidery. I've looked at it too long to decide, but I think it all works? I'll let Jessica decide :-)

So thanks, Jessica for inspiring cozy, tea-filled evenings spent embroidering, planning and piecing and I hope the end result elicits a mix of tradition, charm and reverence for nature, just like ms. turkey cookies herself!

Happy Fall and happy quilting!

15 comments:

Betsy said...

definetly a keeper. Your embroidery is beautiful.

kathryn said...

beautiful, melissa!

Philigry said...

beautiful! i your block!

Unknown said...

It's beautiful!

s.i. michaels said...

Oh my gosh, how gorgeous. I especially love the color palette.

Jessica said...

I absolutely love it! You've certainly got my tastes pegged!

dana said...

the leaf and acorn are the perfect touch. Beautiful block!

karen said...

i love the embroidery, beautiful job:)

beki said...

It's wonderful!

Laurie said...

What a great idea! I love the block you made...Laurie

Sherry said...

I'm speechless. All I can say is beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!

edward and lilly said...

Wow, this looks great!

Songbird Mama said...

i love this quilt...man I want to learn!!

Hi! My name is erica. Would you be my friend? said...

I love that block...you could enlarge it and it'd make a great quilt too!

Christina said...

so pretty and perfect for the fall. very nice.