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Monday, 24 April 2023

sparking that joy!


Here’s my design wall today,
{wink wink} I have far too many WiPs!



But sometimes, as I'm sure many of you will agree, it is ok to leave things to brew for a bit. Even if it does mean there’s a bit of trial & error happening around here, it’s all fun!

Take my Kaleidoscope quilt for example. I've used a large selection of AMH florals in these blocks - using the good stuff first - along with a few other bits & pieces that helped to create some contrast. I was super keen to add in the rose solid, as it seemed to go so well with lots of the florals ...



... but after looking at it for a few weeks, it was beginning to feel like the focus had shifted from the florals to the solid.
Over the weekend I decided maybe it was time for a change in direction. Sparking that joy here now and going for the full colour burst! Not surprised, are you?





I’ve also been focusing on using my stash up lately. I always think a great way to create a unique vibrant top is to mix the older fabrics in with a favourite range of quilting fabric ... either coordinating or contrasting ... combos that spark joy!

Guess what happened to a bunch of leftover hand pieced 8-point stars that I had stashed away in one of my project baskets?



I pulled them out over the weekend too and popped them up on the design wall. I had used a mix of oldish but pretty vintage prints, and I had started adding in the neutral background segments, but again, it wasn't ticking the boxes for me. 
So, first up I started cutting out a few Tilda additions from my stash to mix in too...



And then, after a little bit a lot of unpicking, I also trialed a few solids, 
et voila ... 




- I love the play of colour in these blocks now ❤️


Sew interesting - I chuck the solids out of one project and add the solids in to the other 🤣🤣
Anyways, now I have new plans for moving both projects forward ...

Linda


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7 comments:

  1. Susan24 April 2023 at 18:11

    Your quilts always spark joy- either in the making or in the viewing Linda! Both projects are delightful and joyful!

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  2. Karen - Quilts...etc.25 April 2023 at 00:37

    I love your colorful pieces

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  3. FlourishingPalms25 April 2023 at 04:22

    I love the spontaneity in your quiltmaking approach! It's fun to see your new blocks and resurrected blocks co-mingling in style and colors. It's quite apparent what your fabric preferences are! Best of all, you're using stash, and we both know that's a great feeling. I can tell I don't need to remind you to keep having fun!

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  4. Robin25 April 2023 at 06:51

    Love the solid color backgrounds with the stars!

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  5. Ann26 April 2023 at 02:47

    I like your mix of prints and solids. Good for you using up your stash. It's my current project, too.

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  6. pandchintz29 April 2023 at 11:21

    That is funny!! Always satisfying to get projects back on track…..and they are looking good!

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  7. Karen S6 May 2023 at 16:59

    Never, ever, too many WIPs. And if they are on display you are far more likely to play with them. Great to see how you are changing the blocks around.

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