I mentioned in my last post how I didn’t enjoy the process of making that quilt. But I realized that it maybe wasn’t the improvisational part of it that I didn’t like…
All I know is that yesterday morning I dove into some new piecing, and I suppose you could call it improv? and I’m luvin’ it! But what I’m doing here is mainly liberated log cabins and strips and such, which is what I do LOTS of, so maybe it’s just that I’m back in my safe little comfort zone!! Oh well, I think I’m gonna stay in my little box for a while…
I’m trying to show more in-progress of my quilts, but it’s hard. I think it’s partly because my sewing room is in the basement which has very little natural light. Which equals terrible photos. But I really enjoy reading about other folks progress, so I’m gonna try.
These two Heather Ross prints, the tadpoles in jars, and the horses, were two small scraps I had. They suddenly called out to me, and I started adding random strips from my scrap bin. I didn’t think about specific colors or theme, but somehow it’s ended up being mostly warm colors with a few greens thrown in. And I had to try out my Essex Linen in natural. I’m likely going to use it on the back of a custom quilt, so wanted to work with it a bit more. And it’s beautiful besides!
yum, they are gorgeous! I'm glad you're liking Essex natural. Good, good stuff.
You are the color QUEEN. I love it. LOVE IT!!!!!
This is going to be beautiful! Nice color combos!
I love the combo of fmf, innocent crush, hope valley, etc. They are working so well together! And of course I love me some heather Ross.
I also struggle with posting about progress. I guess i just figure that people only want to see the finished product!
Love the color combinations! And I love that you are just creating as you go…I tend to do a lot of that. I must admit, though, that I have less trouble showing process….mainly because I seem to always be half done most projects and then start something new ! LOL Maybe this year I will have some finished work to show off!
I love the bright scrappy look, especially against the linen!
I know what you mean about showing “in process” photos, usually I am sewing at night, when it’s dark and the lighting is no good. I am trying too 🙂 Your blocks looks great, I love the colors you use. Heather Ross fabric is so cute! I haven’t tried linen yet, but love the look of it. Does it move around a lot??
I didn't know you had a blog! I love all your photos and I love the combination of fabrics with the linen in these blocks.
Thank you for being the inspiration for my quilt:
http://silvialagataconbotas.blogspot.com/2010/12/quilt-sorpresa-surprise-quilt.html