Just wanted to get this posted before I have to head out today. As I've said in my last few posts, I've been working my way back to my quilting. When I posted earlier in the week, I showed how messy my cutting table was -- definitely an impediment to doing any sewing. Lori Kennedy over at the Inbox Jaunt did an Open Line blog post on Friday asking quilters to share about whether cleaning their space led to more productivity or new ideas. I know that when I'm in the midst of a project, the clutter doesn't bother me but when it comes time to start something new or restart my creative mojo (with all due respect to Mark Lipinski), the clean slate can be invigorating!
That said, I've cleared the design wall....
...and cleared the cutting table....
....and cleared the sewing table....
....so now what's at bat?
I decided to start with the Thea's Puzzle Quilt since it is simple, improv stitching. It's a perfect warm-up! The picture shows the final audition of the placement of the wedges for the blocks. I sewed them together last night but with DH and I headed out to volunteer at a Father's Day event today, I probably won't get to trim and square up the blocks until tomorrow. While stitching the wedges together, I also started on another little project that I was able to use as a leader/ender:
A long while ago I saw the little heart applique wall hanging (lower right) on eBay. While I liked it I had no where to display it. What I did have was a frame about the same size that hung in my living room and needed to be filled. The simple design inspired me to try to make something inspired by it that could go in the frame. I found the perfect fabrics in a stash of fabrics I won on Vicky's LA Quilter blog a few years back when she was trying to downsize her stash. I've been wanting to put together a few projects that highlighted what I received and while I have a few ideas for those projects, this is the first one I've been able to push forward. Looking forward to doing a little applique and embroidery on this one!
A very Happy Father's Day to all!
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