A friend gave me an assortment of fat quarters, on the left, and I have been adding fabrics from my collection to them for about a year. I think I am happy with what I have in the group, so now I have to decide on a pattern.
Here's another view with the fabrics spread out.
I am thinking that I may just make a quilt of squares. The simplest patterns show off the fabric more. I am always drawn to the quilts of just squares if the fabrics are interesting. I think I need a no brainer as we go to my mother's 3rd appointment this week (2 more to go, one tonight and one tomorrow). Indecision creates procrastination. I need to make a snap decision and create, for the relaxation and calm that happens when I sew. We are supposed to have partial sun most of the days this week so that helps, and the weathermen are promising 40's and 50's next week. Dare we believe them?
I love your comment "indecision creates procrastination"...it is similar to my favorite motto "overanalysis leads to paralysis".
ReplyDeleteThe fabrics look gorgeous! Can't wait to see what you do create with these.
ReplyDeleteThe fabrics are gorgeous! Red is my favorite color but I tend to favor warm reds and oranges in my quilts. I agree with you that in the midst of stress we need simple projects for our therapy!
ReplyDeleteI put the flannel quilt on the frame last night. I'm doing a panto called Ebb and Flow. I think it's giving the effect of a breeze rippling a flag. I like it and it's going REALLY fast! I'm going to use the same panto on my coins quilt hoping for a water effect.
Such gorgeous fabrics! I bet it will be beautiful in squares.
ReplyDeleteAlas, I know first hand how indecision leads to procrastination. Maybe being able to say it that way will help me decide and move on the next time I get mired down.
Great quote to save and remember!
ReplyDeleteI know lots of folks have a "love it or hate it" relationship with the Yellow Brick Road quilts, but when I find myself overstressing on a pattern that will showcase the fabrics, YBR is the pattern I know will work (although my quilty friend Chris has a long history of turning her fat quarters the wrong way when cutting out).
Yes, in the midst of it all, simple is GOOD. And I love the way you showcased those fabrics for us!!!
I'm new to your blog, and I'm so glad I stopped by today. Those reds are yummy! I'll check back to see what you end up doing with them.
ReplyDeleteAnd I agree: simple is good, in all aspects of life!
Just read all of the above comments and feel they have covered todays blog with good comments, and I agree with all.
ReplyDeleteEspecially your presentation of the glorious Reds and yellows.
Hope all of these appointments have helped your Mom.
J~MT
Hope the news is good for your mother.
ReplyDeleteYour reds are very vibrant & alive!!
Wow - those REDS sure do brighten up a dull almost-spring day!
ReplyDeleteHope your moms appointments went well. Love the fabric combination. Can't wait to see what you make!
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