Roseville Album, Again

There are some quilt projects
that are quick and easy.
Then there are others that
are a very long term commitment.

Over the past couple of weeks,
I've continued to work on the
Roseville Album Quilt.

Mostly because I'm committed to getting
this done...sooner than later.

I'm at the point where there are
two side panels left to do.

I decided to do them both at the same time because
1.  the designing process would be easier,
2.  it would help to keep the color selection balanced,
and then the third reason is
 so I wouldn't have cut any more pieces
and that step would be done!

I started with the branches
and thread basted them in place.

The next time I worked on it,
I began adding the 90+ leaves.

Of course, that meant tracing the 90+ leaves

on freezer paper,

cutting out 90+ paper leaves,

auditioning fabrics,

tracing the leaves one more time on fabric,

and finally, cutting them out

one more time!

Still more leaves to add.

This work day was fun.

It was time to start adding the birds and animals 

living in the branches.

Each panel has about 15 birds and a few other animals.

It all continues to be a slow process.

But it means the designing process is almost done.

Along the way, of course,

some pieces were rejected and others

substituted.

Sometime first choices don't always work out.

With the first panel done,

it was time to concentrate on panel two with

more birds plus a couple of squirrels

and a cat.

All the main elements have been cut out
and are ready to applique.

 The animals are taken off now

and I've started stitching the branches and leaves.

I'll let you know when that part 

gets done.

Don't hold your breath. 
I don't want anyone to pass out.

Of course, when all of these pieces 

are appliqued, guess what's next?

About 70 circles!

Eeee gads!

Until Next Time-