I now have two full size quilt tops accusingly waiting for me to take up the challenge of quilting them. I've only attempted small pieces so far and a full quilt is really daunting . It must be done though I would hate not to have a quilt in the exhibition when it happens in 2016 ( so I have got a while yet)
One problem is I've got so many ideas for new projects buzzing around in my head, ideas for Christmas presents and part finished pieces too.
One half done project has been a trio of panels to frame the rather ugly window in our dining room.
The idea is to have two narrow panels at the sides and a square one in the middle inspired by the blue and white china, especially the Woods Yuan bird.
The side panels are well under way, one is all ready for quilting and I even have an idea of how I'm going to do that.
The bird panel however has been not so easy. When I tried to explain the idea to the ladies at patchwork they clearly thought I was off my head.
As is so often the case it's the getting started that's the problem. I'm sure it would be a lot easier if I had more experience to draw on, I have been uncertain whether the idea I had for the bird would work. I'd seen a bird done with celtic applique in a book so decided to have a go. An afternoon of enforced "resting" because of my not so friendly Gnu meant I had an opportunity to bite the bullet and experiment with some of the huge stash of blue and white fabric I have bought for this project.
And ..... I think it will work - long way to go yet but at least I've started.
This evening Trevor is off to be a welcome extra "cavalier" at dancing and I am staying at home with Gnu - I'd rather be here than watching everyone else. At least now I have I some sewing to do while catching up on the summer series of Holby
And daily blogging? After two weeks I note
- I kept it up
- Its not easy
- aici sèn pla
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