I made 4 more 16 patches and 3 more tiny 16 patches and cut one more square of the large print. I could take the easy way out right now and add one more square of the large print. But then I could make some more tiny 16 patches like I originally planned. It is an odd size, 40" x 64" right now. I might add borders to make it a little larger. I'm ready to move on now that I know what it looks like. You know, the attention span of a 4 year old.....
I finished sewing the sample for my crosses class. I added 4 more rows on after class to make it square, 18" square. It will make a nice table mat. It might be fun to add a lot of straight line quilting to this one too.
"attention span of a 4 yr old"... I think it's common among us quilters. Evidence: I'm not the only one with a closet full of UFO's! Your work continues to inspire me.
I think a solid block would be just fine. I'm the same way. Once I know what the quilt will look like, it takes sheer determination to finish it. Lovely crosses!
p.s. I agree with The Calico Cat -- the new word verification (word with the ink blob) IS hard -- took me three tries to get it right... and I'm wearing my new computer glasses.
I think it's just that we expend all our concentration getting it to the point where we can see it. It's all downhill after that. Sometimes. Unless I mess up. Which I do on an annoyingly frequent basis.
All that aside, both pieces are really pretty. I made a burnt orange last year that turned out pleasing me a lot more than I thought it would and you know I really like your crosses.
My attention span is like yours. LOL That is why I always have a bunch of half finished stuff for awhile. I just get bored with doing the same thing. Eventually they all get finished. BTW I love the quilt. It's gonna be a nice day today!!!
Your orange quilt is so neat and right in style with the new colors! I still want to make one of your cross quilts, maybe a small one like this would be fun!
I made 4 more 16 patches and 3 more tiny 16 patches and cut one more square of the large print. I could take the easy way out right now and add one more square of the large print. But then I could make some more tiny 16 patches like I originally planned. It is an odd size, 40" x 64" right now. I might add borders to make it a little larger. I'm ready to move on now that I know what it looks like. You know, the attention span of a 4 year old.....
I finished sewing the sample for my crosses class. I added 4 more rows on after class to make it square, 18" square. It will make a nice table mat. It might be fun to add a lot of straight line quilting to this one too.
"I'm ready to move on now that I know what it looks like. You know, the attention span of a 4 year old....."
ReplyDeleteThis describes me to a "T" only I don't "have" to do the cutting & sewing to get there!
Dang your word verification is HARD!
ReplyDeleteYou make me laugh. They both look great. chris
ReplyDeleteLove them both! I think we all, at times, have the attention span of a 4 year old.
ReplyDeleteOkay you're cracking me up here with the attention span commentary. :) I like that straight line quilting by the way.
ReplyDelete"attention span of a 4 yr old"... I think it's common among us quilters. Evidence: I'm not the only one with a closet full of UFO's! Your work continues to inspire me.
ReplyDeleteI can relate to that thought! LOL
ReplyDeleteI think a solid block would be just fine. I'm the same way. Once I know what the quilt will look like, it takes sheer determination to finish it. Lovely crosses!
ReplyDeleteI am just about to start a cross quilt, but it is being made from a collection of charm squares my daughter gave me.
ReplyDeleteWhich is why I have Nancy's ADQD button in my sidebar -- Attention Deficit Quilting Disorder -- I absolutely understand!!
ReplyDeletep.s. I agree with The Calico Cat -- the new word verification (word with the ink blob) IS hard -- took me three tries to get it right... and I'm wearing my new computer glasses.
ReplyDelete"Orange juice" ~ What ever you decide to put in the empty space will be perfect I know. Keeps me checking in just to see what you decide.
ReplyDeleteI agree some straight line stitching on your cross piece will give it a good tailored look for a table mat.
J~MT
p.s. I do not have an 'ink blob' or a scrambled word to type in today ... must be a new format ? ? ? to leave a message ?
I think it's just that we expend all our concentration getting it to the point where we can see it. It's all downhill after that. Sometimes. Unless I mess up. Which I do on an annoyingly frequent basis.
ReplyDeleteAll that aside, both pieces are really pretty. I made a burnt orange last year that turned out pleasing me a lot more than I thought it would and you know I really like your crosses.
I love your orange quilt, very happy!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving your "juicy" orange quilt! I used to hate orange, but it's winning me over the last year or so.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, I've got that Quilter's ADD too. I agree with your statement about the attention span! Again, the bins and bins full of UFO's. *sigh*
Your crosses are great too. I'm always a fan of blues and greens.
What a fabulously cheerful happy quilt! Makes me want to go buy some orange fabric!
ReplyDeleteMy attention span is like yours. LOL That is why I always have a bunch of half finished stuff for awhile. I just get bored with doing the same thing. Eventually they all get finished. BTW I love the quilt. It's gonna be a nice day today!!!
ReplyDeleteYour orange quilt is so neat and right in style with the new colors! I still want to make one of your cross quilts, maybe a small one like this would be fun!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your colors picks!
ReplyDeleteInspired to mix it up