Darn Bossy Blocks

 It's off to the chopping block, for these darn bossy blocks. When working with these large wonky curves it's really easy to underestimate the visual impact. Throw a few large prints into the mix and I'm just not happy.

 So, a little slicing.

 Some more chopping.

Audition some background fabric. 

 

Oh heck....time to take a walk and maybe just stuff them in the drawer for another day.

Update: I'm so frustrated, that I'm sure my walk will head me straight over to the quilt shop.....oh dear...that could mean trouble. You understand, sometimes a little fabric therapy is a necessity!!! 

 

The Morning After

 I'm having a love hate moment.....or a bad case of Quilter's Regret.

After an evening of merrily cutting and sewing......

 I woke up this morning and walked past the design wall with a "What Was I Thinking??" reaction.

 

 

 

That's the trouble with improv.....no idea if this is going to work or not. And I wouldn't have it any other way.

Getting Un-sidetracked

I spent some time today working on the wonky curved tutorial.... 

 

Soon, I hope... 

Ripple Effect II ......Finished!!

I just couldn't resist a few quick shots before throwing Ripple Effect II, in the wash. I wanted to get it finished before heading off, to the West Coast. 

I'm hoping to write the tutorial next week.

Underestimating the Visual Impact...

I rolled right out of bed
 and headed straight for the studio this morning. 

 Joining the last row of blocks.

There's no hurrying this part....slow and careful is really the only way to get excellent results. Here some joining tips. 

The back is always a bit of a surprise...don't want boredom setting in, right?? 

Tip: Use the edge of your presser foot as a guide and change your needle position if necessary when edge stitching down the joiners. 

I really did underestimate the visual impact of this quilt.... 

The large blocks are more forceful than I expected. I'm still undecided if it needs any borders or what to use for binding.

On the Home Stretch...

I'm on the home stretch with this one, with only one more row of blocks to join. 

We had record cold temperatures last night...a really good reason to stay home and maybe even finish it off tomorrow. 

My plan is to put together a tutorial, on making these wonky curved blocks...they are much easier than one might imagine. Soon I hope, since the office work I was procrastinating on is still waiting for me. 

 I have this crazy habit of carrying my unfinished quilts all over the house.....you know, to see how they look in different lighting etc.

 

Snow Day In April

 A snow day just means more time for quilting.

 I'm obsessed with these wonky circles

The Upside to Procrastination

There's an upside to procrastination??? You bet there is....

 I had put today aside, in order to work in my office....something I've been avoiding for quite sometime.  There are still several jobs lurking, from well before Christmas. So why not procrastinate a little longer???

 I went for a wild quilting ride instead.  You know the kind.....

 Fabric flying, no plan, no finishing a WIP......just pure, hair blowing in the wind, type quilting!!!! The fact that I was not doing what I should be doing, made it all the more delicious. 

  

 

Oh the joy....of working this way!!! 

Once I Start....Its Hard to Stop

 

Ripple Effect II

The combinations are endless as I slice and piece. 

The phrase  "Ripple Effect"
 just keeps running through my mind as I work.

 T

 

 

 

A Little Curved Piecing

Just Playing around with a little curved piecing. 

 

Just look at all the colours I have to choose from.

One Good Circle Deserves Another

As you can see I am hopelessly addicted to this project, not to mention the Oakshott Cottons. Can you handle another block? I can't just have one block, with a circle in it, now can I? So you guessed it, right back at it.

A little curved piecing....look Ma, no Pins. 


If you are wondering how, check out Leanne's Tutorial. Leanne from She Can Quilt has put together the most helpful little video.

I've even taken to having my ipad, beside my sewing machine, so I can respond to all your fantastic comments, as I'm sewing....Okay, I'm not actually emailing and quilting at the same time.  It's wonderful...it feels like I've got some quilting buddies sewing right along with me.

Whoops a little wonky quilting....probably laughing at something silly someone emailed me, since we quilters do love to laugh.

Yes, another block completed.

 And, you are not going to believe it, between all that, I managed to  order this. The Colourbox from Oaksott fabrics.....There are ONE HUNDRED fat eights, I repeat ONE HUNDRED. 

Sorry Honey, but RESISTANCE WAS FUTILE!!

Of course, you all know, I'm not sorry at all.