Commentary about works in progress, design & creativity
I finally got one whole juggling ball to the point where I can stuff it close it. I didn’t use the same method of basting I use with the half hexies. I only basted through the fabric, not through the paper. This was recommended by the All Points Patchwork author, Diane Gilleland. It doesn’t feel … Continue reading “More Juggling Balls”
I am absurdly pleased with how these halves came out. Some parts of sewing them into a 3D shape were not easy, but not too difficult either. As mentioned, I used a mini-charm pack so the backs don’t look as tidy as my half hexies do. I don’t care. I am using pretty supplies I have. … Continue reading “Pentagon Juggling Balls”
All Points Patchwork: A Complete Guide to English Paper Piecing Quilting Techniques for Making Perfect Hexagons, Diamonds, Octagons, and Other Shapes by Diane Gilleland Buy this book if you have any interest in English Paper Piecing (EPP). It is a very comprehensive work. From drafting blocks to sewing, everything is included. You will go from … Continue reading “Book Review: All Points Patchwork”
As mentioned recently, I went to Disneyland Resort with my SILs and nieces. I always get a lot of inspiration when I go there. I wonder if I would be happy wandering around by myself in an empty park just looking at the detail. I notice that I had taken pictures of motifs I had … Continue reading “Mosaic Inspiration”
I am making progress. Going on Retreat helped, but it’s still frustratingly slow. I have to appreciate that I am still able to make some kind of progress. I also have to think about what speed would NOT be frustratingly slow. DH reminded me that life is not all about sewing. What does he know? … Continue reading “26 Project Review…Again”
I am making progress. Going on Retreat helped, but it’s still frustratingly slow. I have to appreciate that I am still able to make some kind of progress. I also have to think about what speed would NOT be frustratingly slow. Finished 2018 Quilt Projects After lamenting last month that I hadn’t finished any quilts, … Continue reading “26 Projects Redux”
I am making progress. It’s frustratingly slow. At least I am making some kind of progress. Finished 2018 Quilt Projects I am still at five quilts in 8 months. I know that Colleen has three, but I would still really like to have more off my UFO list. They don’t magically get done. I know … Continue reading “26 Projects, Once Again”
I am making progress. It’s slow, but I am making progress. Finished 2018 Quilt Projects The list is finally getting to the point where I feel like it matches what I am feeling. Five quilts is not shabby for 5 months. En Provence Quilt – finished 3/22/2018 Fabric of the Year 2016 – finished 5/11/2018 … Continue reading “More 26 Projects”
I have held off starting any new quilt projects, though I sorely want to. Some of the projects on my dream list are calling my name LOUDLY. Finished 2018 Quilt Projects The list is finally getting to the point where I feel like it matches what I am feeling. Five quilts is not shabby for … Continue reading “26 Projects: Continuing to Progress”
Administravia Check out the new privacy policy. WordPress wanted me to write one because of GDPR. Fabric, Products & Supplies Cotton & Steel is losing all of its founding designers! No details as to why, but Craft Industry Alliance has some news and RJR will be continuing with the brand. I have to say that … Continue reading “Various & Sundry 2018 n.5”
I really took a big leap forward during the past couple of months and I am so pleased with my progress. I had a loose goal of completing two quilt tops (+backs, binding) before April 9th and I didn’t make my deadline. I did make some other small projects and crossing those projects off my … Continue reading “26 Projects: Moving Forward”
I feel like I am making good progress. Compared to last time I have added a number of finishes to my list. I have finished projects that have been hanging around and nagging at me and that feels great. I am still on that trajectory, so I hope to add some more finishes to my … Continue reading “26 Projects: Progress Continues”
As I said in January, I am working on getting my quilt house in order. In February’s post, I showed progress. This means I am continuing to finish projects and tidying up my workroom. I spent time the week before last reorganizing some in process projects and putting the parts into bins. I don’t have … Continue reading “26 Projects: On Task”
As I said in January, I am working on getting my quilt house in order. This means finishing projects and tidying. I spent a lot of time last week doing a minor reorganization of my fabric closet. I bought a couple of project bins that will corral some of the stacks of fabric I am … Continue reading “26 Projects: Getting the Quilt House in Order”
I decided to get my quilt house in order and see what kind of a year it would be with regard to quiltmaking. A few years ago, I cleared out my UFOs and after that I started new projects with near-wild abandon. I don’t think this year will be either of those years, but I … Continue reading “26 Projects: New Year New Resolve”