2 of the 8 LBB side triangles to show you.
 

I said I would take a diversion from the flower blocks to work on a few of the side and corner triangles. For those of us that have done 'on point' quilts, you know that you have to stitch triangles on the sides to square things off. Well, on this 'Little Brown Bird' quilt by Mary Doughtery, these triangles have to be heavily appliqued just like everything else. So I finished these 2 this morning to show you. I'll have 6 more to make and 4 corner triangles that do have flowers. I won't bore you with pictures of the same side triangles but will post when I get a couple of the corner triangles done. And, I'll keep working on these. .... get back to flowers and leaves again.

I have posted pictures of all the blocks I've completed in my album. You can view it by clicking on my name, nanna-up-north, then clicking on 'view profile', scroll down and on the left you'll see my albums.

Wish I had the talent and patience for applique. Beautiful work

Absolutely beautiful work!!

Your work is making me speechless ...............calla

Beautiful ~ you do a great job with applique!

How in the world do you do such tiny circles???

WOW, your applique is stunning, very pretty.

You do such beautiful work.

First, let me say thank you for all your kind words about my work. I truly appreciate them.

I was asking that same question when I first started doing these. It takes a little practice but this is what I do.

I draw the circle on the background fabric and cut the small template out of freezer paper. Then I pin the template to the fabric I'm going to use and cut about 1/8" larger circle of fabric. I center it on the drawn circle and start turning under to match to the marking. I use a toothpick, moistened in my mouth to turn a tiny bit, make a stitch, turn a tiny bit more, make a stitch until I'm all the way around the circle. I usually sit and stitch them while watching tv with my DH in the evening. I can do about 10 and then I have to take a little break.

Try it. It works..... but you do need a little practice. My little berries are a lot better now that I've done a few.

That is gorgeous!! Thanks for showing it.

beautiful block, love the batik colors

I agree, I certainly don't.

Your work is beautiful!!!

Nana I just love your work!

Do you stuff the berries or leaves? Beautiful sewing. I love to see your work!

Beauties!! You do lovely work!

Your work is beautiful. Envious of you and all your talent.

I didn't stuff either the berries or leaves on this one. The berries look stuffed because they are so small that even a tiny bit of fabric turned under will fill up the space. None of the leaves are stuffed in any of the blocks. It's the flowers that get stuffed.

Thanks everyone for your kind words. I really do believe most of you could do this... it's just learning a technique that would work for you and then, lots of practice.

Absolutely beautiful!

Another stunning block. I am a fan.

Love your applique - it is very beautiful

I looked at all the blocks and they are outstanding.

Your work is amazing and your patience is superb. Such an heirloom!

Absolutely beautiful!! Such tiny pieces to applique! Awesome work!

You have done beautiful job on all of your pieces... and I agree- quilting and needle work is a great therapy

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Gorgeous work!

What's to say but "AWESOME!

These will look beautiful with your other blocks. Can't wait to see the whole gorgeous quilt finished.

great work beautiful!!!

The more of it I see, the more I fall in love with it. That is going to be a fabulous quilt

This quilt is going to be a masterpiece!!! The corner blocks are fabulous!!

You did some really beautiful applique on this block. Nicely done.

Very very pretty! Going to be such a pretty quilt!

I am in awe of all your work!

I have been reading your posts regarding your LBB I have the book and now the CD so with you as my inspiration maybe I will get started on it. Thank you for sharing your beautiful hand work.

Oh, do join me. There is another person thinking of starting her LBB as well. I'm sure we can all help each other out when we have ideas/questions, etc. I started last September and have taken diversions from time to time. But, I do love this quilt and look forward to getting it done.

Beautiful work! So talented

You are doing a wonderful job. I debated on getting the pattern/book and delayed too long. It is out of print now, I understand.

It is out of print but still available on eBay and amazon. There is also a CD that pops up from time to time. I'm sure you could still find one. Jump in and join us. There are actually a few of us in several places working on this at the moment.