Commentary about works in progress, design & creativity
Materials: 100% cotton fabric 100% cotton thread Techniques Machine Pieced Longarm quilted Details: Year: 2013 Size: 80×96 Quilted By: Colleen Granger Story This quilt started with the Notting Hill fabric by Joel Dewberry. I bought selected prints in the line from the FabricWorm, not sure what I would make with them. Then I remembered the … Continue reading “Sparkle Pink”
Yes, Sparkle Pink is finished. This quilt and Swoon are both large and have the same binding, so I thought I was binding Swoon. When I was finished, I opened it up and found Sparkle Pink! I am binding the Swoon now, so stay tuned. I am really pleased. It is a cheerful quilt and … Continue reading “Finished: Sparkle Pink”
The Sparkle Pink top and back are done and at the quilter. I was in a rush and almost didn’t take a photo of this top, but it took 2 minutes, so I am glad that I did. It is a fun top and we decided that an all over design will work fine and … Continue reading “Sparkle Pink Top”
I received some photos from people who received gifts from me. I am always pleased when the recipients can, at least, be bothered to look happy when they open a gift I have made. Remi and Murdock got the Nighthawk and Cosmic Wonder Dust, respectively. I sent them, along with the others, up to Portland … Continue reading “Gifts with Recipients”
Last week Jackie asked what was on my cutting table. I took a picture of what was happening there to share with you. Short version: what a mess! 😉 I do make good use of the cutting table I made out of our old microwave cart. The way I arranged this post was to number … Continue reading “What’s on My Cutting Table”
Good-bye 2013! I can’t really believe it is the last day of year already. Soon, I’ll have to go back to work and real life. In the meantime, here I am again telling you all about my accomplishments. Here are the finishes: Quilts Corner Store: Finished on 1/1/2013 The Garden. Finished on 1/5/2013 Stepping Stones: … Continue reading “2013 Year in Review”
I told you that I was thinking about changing the name of this post in the new year. I think it is a valuable post for me to write, so I have decided that I will continue, but will just change it somewhat. I will freshen it up a bit to reflect the progress I … Continue reading “26 Projects List – December Update”
I am just squeaking this update in under the wire. I almost forgot to post an update this month. Perhaps remembering is a sign I am getting back on track? I am thinking about changing the name of this post in the new year. Freshen it up a bit to reflect the progress I have … Continue reading “26 Projects List – November 2013 Update”
I still have 7 projects on my WIPs list, but only 3 (4?) of them are really old. Two projects, from the “In the Quilting” stage, are ready for binding. I am still kind of in awe at how much progress I have made since I counted up my UFOs for the first time and … Continue reading “26 Projects – October Update”
I just noticed that I have only 7 projects on my WIPs list. I have really made progress, which is a good reminder that I need to focus my efforts on not filling up the list again. I don’t mind having a couple of projects going at once, but I don’t want projects that are … Continue reading “26 Projects – September 2013 Update”
I just noticed that I have only 8 projects on my WIPs list. EIGHT!!! I have really made progress. Finished 2013 Projects: Corner Store: Finished on 1/1/2013 YAY! The Garden. Finished on 1/5/2013 YAY! Stepping Stones: Finished on 2/14/2013 YAY! Fabric of the Year 2011: Finished on 2/27/2013 YAY Calm: Finished on 3/14/2013 YAY! A-B-C … Continue reading “August 26 Projects List”
I just noticed that I have only 8 projects on my WIPs list. EIGHT!!! I have really made progress. Finished 2013 Projects: Corner Store: Finished on 1/1/2013 YAY! The Garden. Finished on 1/5/2013 YAY! Stepping Stones: Finished on 2/14/2013 YAY! Fabric of the Year 2011: Finished on 2/27/2013 YAY Calm: Finished on 3/14/2013 YAY! A-B-C … Continue reading “26 Projects – July 2013 Update”
I know. I didn’t post an update in May. My last update was in April. I don’t think I finished anything (as in NOTHING) in May. Sad, really. I blame it on all the travel. Yes, the travel. Finished 2013 Projects: Corner Store: Finished on 1/1/2013 YAY! The Garden. Finished on 1/5/2013 YAY! Stepping Stones: … Continue reading “26 Projects – June Update”
This is the last one. Did you do the homework? Did you do one of the homework assignments? C’mon, people, pick one and do it. You’ll like it 😉 Weeks writes “Evolve. Lastly, look at your work over time. What makes your best quilts the “best”? How have you evolved? How will you continue to … Continue reading “Modern Quilt Studio Homework #12”
Fabric choices for a round robin quilt.