Commentary about works in progress, design & creativity
I have a sinking feeling I already posted this picture, but I can’t find it in the blog, so either I am losing my mind or imagining things. Either one could be positive. 😉 This is the first arrangement. It will work, areas I want to stand out stand out. With a few more blocks … Continue reading “Bullseye Arrangement”
Quilt shows are a good place to try and work out a quilt puzzle because there are, generally, more quilts at a quilt show than any other place you normally inhabit. I wasn’t really trying to work out a problem, but the idea of borders was rumbling around in the back of my mind. I … Continue reading “Thinking about Borders v.APNQ”
I couldn’t stay away from my workroom on yesterday. I found a playmate for the child and left them to their own devices (except for an occasional admonishment to go outside away from the screens) while I sat and sewed. I sent Aja’s Bullseyes off to her, as I may have mentioned, last week. She … Continue reading “Projects Calling”
Normally, I like to give my posts their day in the sun – the one time in their life when you will see them and only them first. Today isn’t one of those kind of days. A few days ago, I was lamenting the fact that I hadn’t been doing anything sewing related lately except … Continue reading “I Didn’t Realize I Did Do Something!”
I am not done with the Pineapple blocks yet, but I am within sight of the end. At this point, I find myself contemplating the finishing of the quilt: How will I put it together? How will I quilt it? What color binding? Will I enter it somewhere? And inevitably, my mind strays to the … Continue reading “Contemplating the Completion of the Pineapple”
I found this quilt somewhere, drafted the block and am now trying to decide if there is a color layout scheme that I prefer. I don’t remember where I saw the quilt, which is a shame because I would like to document it better than “I don’t remember.” There are two color layouts for the … Continue reading “Quiltmaking is a Journey Not a Destination”