Applique Thursday & Giveaway

Got a tiny bit further along with my Anna's Garden block 5

I wanted to do at least a leaf a day, but didn't happen.  I did learn that I've got to cut inside the lines of these templates (might be the thickness of the fabric I"m using), or else they come out too fat as you can see by the two in upper left quadrant. The lower left leaf is much more the size they're suppost to be.  But I'm not changing them - LOL.

Unfortunately, my sister-in-law could not come to visit as planned what with Hurricane Sandy cancelling flights and my brother-in-law is in the hospital for a failed heart valve. Please keep them in your prayers.

I decided to go ahead and post another book giveaway.  This one is:

This Quilt along with Emilie Richards -Lover's Knot has seven projects - traditional quilts.  One is applique.  I like the borders these have - more true to the time they were popular, and the very detailed instructions she gives us.  The featured one doesn't have any borders.  I'm liking that look.  I'm thinking that is why I like Judy Laquidara's quilts - she has interesting borders.

To win this copy, all you need to do is comment or link to have a chance for it to be yours. Or do both and have two chances. Submissions end Wednesday night. Use the blue link below. And remember, it doesn't have to be applique (that you share that is) - I love all sorts of eye candy.

I'm linking to Melissa's TNT - go see what others are trying.

WOW or Work in Progress.

In between doctor, lab and errands, found a little time to work on my bom. I need to have it done for the guild meeting.  Almost there just need to stitch down some applique pieces.  This block represents our city's Art Museum.  It first started life as a YWCA.  Above the door, the ladies played badminton. 

What are you working on?  I'm linking to Esther's WOW and Quilt Story's Fabric Tuesday. It's fun to see what others are doing.

Design Wall Monday 10/29/12

On my design wall this morning is the start of my BOM block for our guild.  Didn't get very far:

My first set of out of state company won't be coming after all - flights have been cancelled and she lives in NJ which is shut down right now awaiting the arrival of Hurricane Sandy.  Adding to the worries is that my daughter and grandson were scheduled to fly out with her tomorrow, but are now stranded for the hurricane also. Please say a prayer for them.

I'm linking to Judy's Patchwork Times  and Lyn's BOMs Away.  Do visit for eye candy galore.