Beyond the Cherry Tree Quilt...

Drum roll, please...

So excited - all the blocks are finished...and all the rows are together and getting along quite nicely with each other - I hope! It is such a relief to be at this stage of a long-term project. Checking back, my first block was completed on November 15, 2010  (Beyond the Cherry Tree Blog for everyone's photos!) 
This is a going to be a big quilt - I had to lay the top out on the great room floor and go up to the loft, aiming over the railing with the camera...

Onto the 4 borders...that is where all the yards of vines are going and I am still adding to my bowl of cherries needing to be made. 

In between other things, I wanted to put together a quilt for a friend in Ohio who is going through some rough days with chemo. The basket blocks had been pieced a long time ago following an online tutorial by Jackie Robinson of Animas Quilts. She said we would know how to sew inset or "Y" seams at the end of 12 months and she was right! Since the baskets were in pinks and greens, I thought they would work well for a lap quilt. 

It is a good feeling to bring some comfort to someone who needs their days brightened.

And I am dreaming of green grass and Springtime and walking outside in the fresh air...just had to update the appearance of my blog and banish thoughts of snow...

Isn't Miss Henrietta a dear...a sweet birthday gift from one of my treasured stitching friends. Love the '30's green fabric - it says Spring too! The companion bag held holds little chocolate eggs...

Have a good week everyone and join me in thinking positive thoughts of Spring...

Back soon...