I’ve almost settled on my craft/quilting goals for 2017…and the list is a doozy. I’ll write more about that tomorrow but in the meantime, here’s what’s currently happening in my sewing room:
I really loved the scrappy-yet-coordinated look of the Acacia Radio quilt I finished recently with a Tula Pink jelly roll — and that made me want to dig into the fat quarter bundle of Tula’s Slow and Steady collection that I won in the 30 Days of Quilt Design contest. I pulled a few of my quilt books off the shelf for inspiration and decision to make scrappy-yet-coordinated circles! The pattern is Looptastic from Elizabeth Hartman’s Modern Patchwork. It’s complicated but I’ve started cutting fabric, so I guess that means I’m invested! (Ha.) This one will be for Charlotte, so I hope it turns out well since I’ll be seeing it a lot. (Ha again.)
I’ve got another project in work as well. I haven’t finished the full size version of the Intertwined quilt I designed last fall…yet I couldn’t resist trying a mini. Don’t worry, I’ve got a triple purpose in mind for this one! First, I’ll get to hang it on my wall, which is always fun. Second, I plan to publish a pattern for this one in the next few months and now I’ll be able to show two different versions and sizes. And third, I’m making it in lovely rainbow-y Alison Glass fabric so I can show it off as part of Yvonne’s linky party.
Since I began quilting 5+ years ago I’ve mainly been a one-project-at-a-time person, taking on a single quilt from start to finish before starting another. But I gotta admit there’s some appeal in having several things going at once. There’s no time to get bored with one because there’s always something else to pick up!
(Linking up with Let’s Bee Social from Sew Fresh Quilts)
(Linking up with NTT from My Quilt Infatuation)
OOh, I really like Intertwined in the AG prints! I am so excited to see what everyone links up later this month.
I was a clear “one at a time” quilter for many, many years, and once I gave in and had several going at once I haven’t looked back.
If you are going to publish this and need a tester or a second set of eyes I would volunteer. I have testing experience.
Oooh, I like the colors! At first I thought that was a giant yellow block in the center, but then I looked again. I have about a dozen projects going, and you’re right–it’s never boring!
Thanks Mari! It didn’t occur to me that at a small size the cutting mat would look like a massive yellow block but you’re totally right — funny!