I thought the best form of therapy for me would be to make a couple of pillows for myself and to try out all the things I want to try (different closures, zips, binding) without the pressure of worrying I'll screw up. So first up I'm trying the Bloomin Quilt-As-You-Go pillow.
I started it on Monday and have absolutely loved the way it evolves, though I've already realised it's not quite as I intended as the bloomin is more square than others I have seen on Flickr. Still it's proved to be quite a relaxing activity during the light evenings after Theo has gone to bed...
Unfortunately it has made me realise I'm in dire need of a cutting mat upgrade. My 18 x 24" is just too small for trimming a pillow/cushion to size on. Looking at the prices I realised why I have put off buying one for so long! Urgh...
As far as quilts go, a small update on my grand project of our bed quilt. This project has been ongoing for years. I find it utterly impossible to stick with an idea for more than a week. A month or so ago I convinced myself I was definitely making a log cabin, and it would be co-ordinating fabrics. I bought the fabrics, made two blocks and hated them...
So then I decided I needed to make it scrappy and multi-coloured. I bought more fabric, made two blocks and hated them...
So now I don't know what to do! I really want to create a beautiful long-lasting quilt for our bed and to invest the money in getting it longarm quilted, but I don't want it to be in fabrics or a design that will date or tire. Any suggestions anyone?!
It's always frustrating when you have to buy new quilting supplies that are expensive -- I'd rather use the money on fabric!! But I like your pillow and your blocks look fantastic as well =)
ReplyDeleteOOOhhh! I want to try one of those bloomin pillows, too. Love the bright happy colors you chose for yours!
ReplyDeleteI love the bloomin as you go pillow - gorgeous colours and so fun. I wonder if you need to look at some of the modern quilt sites - I recommend this one http://www.freshlemonsquilts.com/?page_id=621 which my 20 year old found. I am making her the Arkansas Traveler. Probably similar colours as we both love the look of the one she made. I know it can be hard - I find I have commitment issues - I start something - don't feel it is perfect so want to abandon it... Or worse I get bored. That's why I have so much fabric!
ReplyDeleteAnother Army mom! Yeay! We are at Bragg currently.
ReplyDeleteI think your Bloomin' block is stunning and it does look quite fun to do.
I bought my Olfa mat at Joanns online last month when it was 50% off. So be on the lookout:)
I love the bloomin' quilt as you go block! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bloomin' QAYG pillow! It's on my list to try. Your colours are gorgeous!
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