Commentary about works in progress, design & creativity
I spent the day home alone yesterday. DH is at a retreat for the Natives and the Young Man had a band review. I got up up at 4:15 to get the Young Man to his 5:30 call time for the last band review of the season. DH usually does this chore, but we made … Continue reading “Scrapitude Continues”
In my last Scrapitude post, which seems like I wrote it an eternity ago, I talked about making the triangles more scrappy using a special ruler. I am glad I decided to make it scrappier, because even the few fabrics I used multiple times seem like I used them too much. Once I see what … Continue reading “More Scrapitude Triangles”
The newest clue for the Scrapitude mystery quilt has to do with triangles. The idea is to cut 5.25″ squares into quarter square triangles before sewing. I didn’t, yet, do all the cutting as instructed in the first clue, partially because I wanted to see if I could find a better way, more preferred way … Continue reading “Scrapitude Triangles”
I spent the day Saturday doing laundry and working on four patches. I had really looked forward to a day in my workroom and, while I got that, I felt out of sorts. I am not sure why, but it just wasn’t the relaxing sew day I thought it would be. I sewed, but I … Continue reading “Scrapitude: 112 4 Patches”
I succumbed to the Siren call of the mystery quilt. Just like Jason and the Argonauts or Odysseus or the sailors passing Die Lorelei, I couldn’t resist their call and am working on the Scrapitude Mystery Quilt. The Scrapitude Mystery Quilt was created by Sandy’s friend charlotte after the ladies in their guild begged. Sandy … Continue reading “Scrapitude Four Patches”
Other Artists Valerie has a fantastic sunflower block (quiltlet?) on her blog. It very cleverly uses Drunkard’s Path units to make up the design. This would be a very effective and not difficult design to make. I wonder if I could make it larger? Or with more sunflowers? Great job, Valerie! PS Valerie has an … Continue reading “Various & Sundry 2022 #4”
I was thinking that I don’t often write about my dream projects. The last time was in June of last year. This time, I put in photos, not of finished projects, but notes and ideas so you can understand what I am talking about. Art Institute of Chicago Fusible Applique’ (Ticker Tape Style) Quilt Status: … Continue reading “Dream Projects #14”
I tend to toss scraps to one side of my cutting table to cut up later. My cutting table is only about 18×24, so this practice cuts into my cutting space. In the last couple of months the pile has become huge. About 2 weeks ago, the pile toppled off the cutting table and I … Continue reading “Scraps, Scraps & More Scraps”
I recently saw a post by Jolene over at Blue Elephant Stitches called The Secrets of My Fabric Stash. I thought she had a good idea and I am always looking for content, so I am writing a similar post. I did change the name of the post, though I wanted to have a link … Continue reading “The Secrets of My Fabric”
It has been quite a while since I reflected on these potential projects. The most notable change is that the Windmill patches have been turned into 3 quilts: 2 are quilted and live in new places, one is ready for quilting and another quilt, with the rest of the patches, will be in process soon. … Continue reading “Dream Projects #13”
I really can’t believe it is November — oops! I meant I can’t believe November is ending. The good part of November ending is that it is the YM’s birthday today. He was born on a Saturday so this particular birthday is special to me. I am now the mom of a 23 YO! How … Continue reading “Various & Sundry 2019 #12”
Valerie made a comment about the White Strip Donation top the other day and it got me thinking about successful scrap quilts. I think the strip and improv donation tops have been successful because of the consistency of color used. Primarily, these quilts are monochromatic. I say primarily, because fabrics often have different colors on … Continue reading “Successful Scrappy”
Quilt Diva Julie had an ideas post recently. I really liked the methodical way she went about deciding what projects from inspiration would turn into actual quilts AND when! I last wrote about my dream projects in March. Since then, I have, actually and surprisingly, made a little progress on this list. This makes me … Continue reading “Dream Projects #12”
String Frenzy: 12 More Strip Quilt Projects; Strips, Strings & Scrappy Things! by Bonnie K. Hunter I wasn’t really interested in another project book until I saw the Straits of Mackinac project somewhere. I love the block and the way the overall quilt looks like it has curves even when there is no curved piecing. … Continue reading “Book Review: String Frenzy”
I have been working steadily on the half hexie project while I watch TV after dinner. I am making progress, but it feels slow. I have started to make the piece wider by adding whole rows to the straight side of the piece. I can’t say whether I like this method, but it is controlled … Continue reading “Half Hexies Again”