Now I know there are many methods of making quilts by now and some of them would allow me to create the design. However, with no offense to those who use these methods so successfully, they are not my methods. I don't fuse. I don't reverse applique. I don't paper piece. All of these methods would work--and there are many other methods that might also work. But they are not MY method.
So I continued to ponder and dream until finally it hit me. Yes, this just might work. I knew the colors. The concept. I could see a couple of tricks that might help. It has been a long cold spring. Shelburne Falls has been quiet. I might as well try.
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Nice colors. Although this is taking forever.
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Yes, this is finicky.
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Is it even going to work? Should I continue or put it in the UFO pile? I sleep on it.
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It only works from a distance. I peer in through my window. Yes, my neighbors shake their heads and wonder.
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How many breaks can I take? When will I finish?
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Still so much to do. So many questions to answer. Can I keep the colors the same on the bottom? It was the end of the day and I was impatient--probably not my best idea. Sigh.
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So much more to do. So many more questions to answer. So many problems to solve. But the reward was showing the image to my DH and having him say "Wow".
What do you think? How do you begin a new project? How long does it take? And what is next?
I await with bated breath how the finished quilt will look, so far it is stunning and very clever.
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed by the endless variations you can create while staying true to your style and methods. This is great!
ReplyDeleteWow is right! Keep going, Ann. I have found that the reward is great when something has been pondered for years :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks awesome! I tend to think about projects for a while before starting, kind of trying out the options mentally first. But then once you start, all the plans usually fly out the window...
ReplyDeleteLove those AHA! moments - this is going to be beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSeriously impressive, how you can create that circle with your unique combo of quilt-as-you-go plus strip piecing. Wow. Stunning piece.
ReplyDeleteWow indeed. I'm so glad that you are persevering with this as it's really worth it.
ReplyDeleteI think it is fab. Love your work, keep going.
ReplyDeleteI think it is fab. Love your work, keep going.
ReplyDeleteAnn, I found you on instagram which led me to your blog/website. Your work is stunning! Can you tell me, in this piece, do you piece the green and gray strips together before "quilting" it to you batting/background? or do you piece right to your background with some raw edges appearing on the front?
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa. It is all quilt as you go--one piece at a time.
DeleteHi. If you do not use any of the methods you mention, do you glue it into place ?
ReplyDeleteNo my quilts are all pieced one strip at a time.
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