My plan was to wait for another road trip to finish the hand-quilting on the scrappy teal quilt... It really was.
I tried to switch gears by putting away the red scrap bin. I gathered my assorted green scraps and started in with string-pieced blocks. I got 11 sewn and started to formulate some sort of plan to use them. I tried pairing them with the
I turned to making green Korner Kabin blocks... I am pleased with these and have added them to my growing RSC 2025 stack.
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I left my studio feeling a little defeated on Thursday evening. Friday was a struggle. I realized part of my problem was that I had multiple projects going... the teal quilt needed to be finished, the red quilt is "the lady in waiting" AND I started in on green. It was an overload for my little brain! So... I cleaned house. ;)
Friday afternoon I turned on Wind at My Back, picked up my needle and thread and started quilting the teal quilt. My mind was back at peace. I was able to complete the quilting of the hanging diamonds Saturday morning. I sewed the binding on the back of the quilt and finished it with big stitches of variegated embroidery thread (3 strands).
Ahhhhh... BIG sigh of relief.
I loved the way the shadows of our blinds played with the quilting and could not resist a few glamor shots. 💖
I am truly ready to start back with the green scraps. I will continue making the string blocks (as I did with the blues in March), but only after I fulfill my plan of using the "adult" tropical blocks. I had a dream that showed me what to do.
Now... back to the Sew & Tell feature! This week LeeAnna at Not Afraid of Color shared a project that caught my attention. Here's what she said...
I love a hexie shape and doing EPP hexies. I saw a spiral set hexie block online (can't find it now) that intrigued me for rainbow scrap challenge. This one is all together, so I'll catch up with the colors from last few months and then figure out how to put them in one quilt top. (of course it's done by hand)
Well done! It is now time to get the party started. It feels good to be back to routine and have time to not only visit all of the links shared, but to communicate with each of you. I've missed you!
Keep Piecing,
Melva
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It is good to hear you are getting back into your routine. Your teal quilt looks fabulous and your blocks look amazing. I loved reading about your camping adventures. There is nothing like life on the road. Enjoy your week.
ReplyDeleteYour Korner Kabin blocks are so scrappy – they must have happy memories in them. I love scrappy quilts for just that reason. Love that Christmas fabric! Yes! I clean house as well when I’m feeling out of sorts as well. Your teal quilt is really pretty – love the photo with shadows! Your hand stitching is lovely! I also loves LeeAnna’s spiral EPP.
ReplyDeleteI like your Korner Kabin blocks! The teal quilt is stunning, is that hand quilted? LeeAnna's spiral hexie block is beautiful. Have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteQuite often I feel torn in multiple directions about what to focus on in the sewing room, too! It feels good when you get settled down to one thing. The teal quilt is gorgeous, Melva! I love how you quilted it, and also how you finished the binding. Happy Monday!
ReplyDeletesurprised to see my work showcased and so very grateful! Now on to your words and turquoise quilt... the photo is so artistically done, love the play of light and shadow on the whole quilt, as well as the light and shadow from the quilting lines. I love quilting for the texture light and shadow it makes. Your thick pinkish threads along the binding are so good, and just the right touch.
ReplyDeleteyour words connected us, that unsettled feeling and discovering the cause, that you need to simplify the number of projects right now to feel better makes sense. I relate although I am always banking from one to another. These days painting is taking the front of stage for me but always stitching...
you know there is an upcoming Zen Stitch workshop online... all hand work, lots of presenters, free through Kate Ward I think.
LeeAnna
So happy you are feeling grounded again and are getting your projects completed. :)
ReplyDeleteKorner Kabin blocks are neat. I am guessing you used various widths of logs. I actually prefer multiple projects so I don't get bored with repetitive sewing. Your turquoise quilt is beautiful. I couldn't help laughing because the ad right beneath the pic of the whole quilt was a pair of turquoise shoes!
ReplyDeleteLove your green blocks, and this berries print, so pretty! Your turquoise mini quilt is lovely, I like the running variegated thread on the binding! Thank you for sharing and linking up ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Melva. It is hard to get back on track after life puts your plans on tilt. I’m glad you are feeling centered again and really love that teal quilt. Like you I’m enjoying a bit of time to get back on line and visiting every one. 🤗
ReplyDeleteGlad you are getting back into things, Melva. Great Korner Kabin blocks. I really love your teal quilt! Thanks for joining us at Monday Musings!
ReplyDeleteThat teal quilt is so pretty, and your hand quilting on it is perfection. Love how you finished the binding with embroidery thread. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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