I am really enjoying my limited palette this month. It has been a challenge these last two weeks to work from the same pile of fabrics, but I think the results have been interesting. And, since I've had houseguests for the last 4+ weeks, I really haven't had the concentration to do so-called serious work. The pre-determined palette has allowed me to snatch the odd hour or two in the studio, sew a bit, and return to my hostess duties. In a way, it has allowed me to keep on an even keel.
After two weeks, my blue wall looks like this:
Two Subdivisions pieces (top and center right) and two "Bouquet" pieces. I'm rather enjoying the Bouquet series, and I think I need to explore it further. And I am happy with the Subdivisions series pieces. Given the constraints on my palette, my time and my energy level, I think it's a good amount of work for the first two weeks of 2016.
The teeny blue Subdivisions piece (Sub #15) evolved today from this:
To this:
After two weeks, my blue wall looks like this:
The teeny blue Subdivisions piece (Sub #15) evolved today from this:
In the process, it became a much smaller piece. Something like 15" tall by 7" wide. But I think it is a stronger piece. So I think I will leave it as it is, except for the quilting, of course.
Speaking of quilting, I spent 4 days quilting the Marsh quilt (Tuning Fork #29). I'm very pleased with it:
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| The Salt Marsh Near First Encounter Beach, 61" w x 64" h |
It needs a final trim (I straightened it, but apparently not very well. You can see in the photo that the left side is wobbly) and the finishing hand work, and it will be ready to venture forth into the world.
I'm linking this post to Nina-Marie's Off the Wall Friday, Friday Fabric Frenzy, Confessions of a Fiber Addict and Crazy Mom Quilts Finish it up Friday. Go see all the wonderful work there!
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