That being said, I have been doing deep cleaning in my sewing room. I worked like crazy to get 3 Christmas quilts made by the calendar date I knew 364 days ahead of time. I worked diligently at cleaning because I wanted to start a new project for myself -- a reward for things gifted away. I had even narrowed the project down to two quilts (narrowed down from about twenty!!!).
As I cleaned I started folding and re-folding fabric. I thought about colors and that quilt I was about to begin. And then my plans changed. I saw blocks that I had begun -- The deal I made with myself is they are made from my scrap box-exclusively.
After I get about 24 of these babies complete I want to purchase solid color fabrics for the sashing and borders--- just like my Grandmother used to make. A couple at a time-- they are real easy -- and I'll have a great piece.
Back to the new project. I have this bucket list of Quilters that I want to make one of their patterns--- Some people have towns they want to visit. I have quilters and their patterns to make. Lynda Hall is one of them. I had pinned this quilt a while back.
She had even responded to the pin. I told her that if I made one basket a month -- in 12 months I'd have the quilt done. Her response---" I can't wait to see what you make! No pressure lol!!" I saw that pattern Saturday and decided it was something was going to try this year. It was fabrics that are being pulled from the stash, so there's no added purchases....maybe a backing is the very distant future. It's one basket a month. My own Block of the month plan.
Tonight I cut out triangles. The thought of sewing them together makes me nervous. Triangle are incredibly tough for me. The practice should do me good.
The best part of winter..... quilting.
5 comments:
That's a great quilt and a great plan! I did that last year (2013), but mine was 3 blocks a month up to 20 blocks and that gave me a chance to finish it before the end of the year.
You can do it. And I bet you will come to love triangles in the process.
Great plan and I'm with you - triangles and I aren't best of friends - but hey your going to get great practice making this quilt and your stepping out of your box - that's a good thing - hmmm maybe I'll try that to.
Happy New Year - Karen
The blocks you made are so pretty .... my kind of colors. I had forgotten that I have the Gathering Baskets pattern. It is one I want to make this year. Thanks for reminding me of the pattern.
Lovely pattern and as you say take it a block at a time it's definitely achievable - love the flower up the side of the baskets too - all the best for 2014 Mel - enjoy your quilting, it's what keeps me sane at work too
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