My 7th finished LBB (Little Brown Bird) block.... finished
 

I'm done with my 7th block from the Little Brown Bird quilt by Margaret Docherty. It's actually block #2 in the book but I couldn't do this one until I got back to the winter house where I have most of my stash. Anyway, I altered this one a bit and am anxious to see if you all like it or think it's way too different from my other blocks.

I had some fabric in my stash that was small flowers so I stitched those using the broderie perse method. I stuffed them a little and put french knots in the centers. And, the other change I did was to make a purple orchid in the basket. The pattern shape looked like an orchid to me even though the picture in the book wasn't an orchid. I don't know if I like it or not. It is different.

But, if you want to see my other blocks you can go to my album.... click on my name, click on 'view profile', scroll down to the bottom and you'll see my albums on the left hand side.

My next block is #6 in the book..... a basket made of 3/16" bias strips ..... we'll see how that goes. I keep trying new things on this quilt.... still having fun..... if anyone wants to join me, let me know. I'd love to share ideas with someone else working on this one.

Your block is beautiful! Such details~

I'm so envious of your talent!!

nice

this is going to make one very nice quilt :)

This quilt is going to be glorious. Please keep sharing with us.

beautifully done

What great detail...I love your work.

Love it!!!!!!

I can't wait to see the next one, they are all so beautiful, awesome work wish I had the paitence to do this. Going to be such a wonderful quilt.

Fabulous! I've been afraid to start that quilt. It seems so difficult.

Your blocks are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.

greAT JOB!!!

Just fabulous!! I am so enjoying seeing your blocks. Can't wait to see more!!!!!

All of your blocks are very pretty I've got the book but haven't had the time to start

Awesome!!!!! Can't wait to see it put together.

Beautiful work.

I love your blocks, your work is wonderful, this will be a beautiful treasured quilt.

beautiful love it

Absolutely beautiful.

oh my gosh!!! Your block is beautiful!! Your talent really shines in this one!

That is sooooo cute.

You are very talented.

That is SO beautiful.........

No...not different .....just as beautiful as the others.

Wow love the beautiful details!!!!!

Your blocks are just beautiful. I like the dark blossom in the basket, it offers a welcome contrast to the other flowers. You are very artistic and your blocks are somewhat intimidating. I couldn't begin to match your talent!!! Keep up the good work.
Sue

It is beautiful and I am anxious to see the other blocks

so beautiful, great work, I am in awe that you keep at it block after block!

Thanks so much for your encouraging words, everyone. It keeps me going, literally. I feel like I'll let my friends down if I don't keep busy to finish this one.

And, I see so many saying that they can't do it. YES, you CAN!! It took me years to tackle needle turn applique but now that I've had someone show me a way that works for me, I LOVE it. So, keep working at it if you want to do applique. That's what I've had to do and I still see plenty of areas where I can improve. But, I love the look of applique and I have to keep working at it.

Thanks again.

Would like to keep track of your work.. I have chosen to do 8of the blocks with the birds. IN WOOL. I think this will be a challenge. But !!! I love challenge. Lets keep track of each other

Yes, let's keep track of each other, Sally. Are you posting your blocks anywhere? I would be challenged to do this in wool as well. I used to live in NC and am curious about where you are. I lived on the coast 1 year and lived about a hour north of Charlotte for a couple of years.

Your blocks are so amazing.... keep them coming!

nicely done

Wow! So impressive! I would love to try this. I have done some appliqué but want to try more when snow comes. That's when I do my best work! Love all of them and they will go together beautifully!

Absolutely gorgeous!! Congratulations and thank you for sharing.

Beautiful block.

I love that quilt. Your block is so gorgeous.

Very nice...

Another awesome block. Can't wait to see the next one. They are gorgeous.

I love it!!!!