The Morrell - first block

My first post on my first blog.

I was looking for a new challenge and naturally turned to the Internet for inspiration and there it was.  The Morrell.

  

Pictured here in Glorious American Quilts

A little more searching found a reproduction of the original 1843 album quilt.  Within five minutes I’d ordered a copy of the pattern from Threadbear.

I didn’t realise just how much Broderie Perse made up this quilt.  Applique has never been my scene, so I’ll confess that I’m feeling a little trepidatious at the commencement of this journey.  Not least, because I’ve found it quite difficult to find a fabric with large enough print to use in the b.p blocks.

With ‘old faithful’ being serviced this week, I took the opportunity to begin making the quilt.  Starting with said b.p blocks, of course.

Here’s the first one complete:

Morrell Block 1