Well, I've made 1 more block for my son's quilt. I was inspired by Megan and Christina, it's my first time trying paper piecing. I love how it turned out, but it took FOREVER and made a huge mess. It wasn't hard, but I still managed to screw it up a couple of times. So now I have an 'X' and an 'O', and I think that may be the name, or at least the theme of this quilt. X's and O's (cause I love the little bugger so much), or tic tac toe (because of the grid) or something like that. It's still really just an abstract concept, and I'm hoping it'll just come together. I'm finding that I'm still really, really tired from my new medication and I'm not getting a lot of time to sew, but I'm more inspired then ever lately. I have like 100 projects in my head. Maybe more. I need to maybe start writing them down - before I lose them. This Thursday is our March meeting of the Portland Modern Quilt Guild (I can't wait!), and I also have a neurologist appt that day. I hope he can give me some insight, or advice, or anything.
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Cheers all!
This quilt is going to be amazing. The colors are great and I love the two blocks you've made so far! Can't wait to see the finished product
ReplyDeleteThanks Angela! I can't wait to see it either, it's so counterintuitive for me to start with blocks instead of a cohesive design....
ReplyDeleteLove it - great idea with the X and O and the grid. It's going to be amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Megs...I may be stalking your blog for more ideas about this one :) and thanks a mil for the little leftover squares - I can't wait to make those into something purdy!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of x's and o's! And this color scheme breaks my heart everytime I see it, it's so lovely. Your paper piecing looks great!
ReplyDeleteOh thx Christina! I do love the colors... as you can probably tell from my blog background. The paper piecing block has a few little chunks that I had to add on, but it will 'quilt out'.
ReplyDeleteI'm a bad friend, I didn't realize you see a neurologist. I have one as well, but have been bad and not gone in over a year. Whoops! I totally love the blocks! I think the colors are great and i'm looking forward to seeing the completed quilt!
ReplyDeletethose blocks look fabulous! i can totally relate that it took you a bit: that paper-piecing needs some special attention :-)
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Thanks Claudia! I'm kind of not looking fwd to starting the next ones, but it's always easier once you get rolling I guess...
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