Do you piece for peace? Life has been so chaotic around here with Patches passing, new job, relationship issues and the sewing machine playing up (I swear I have bad sewing machine karma) that I've been cutting (fabric, not myself) and piecing...
- Sometimes, sewing mindless straight lines is good.
- Sometimes, concentrating on getting pieces in the right pattern and order takes my mind off other things.
- Sometimes, the sweeping moves and intricate detail of free-motion quilting is something I can get lost in.
There has been some serious patchwork therapy going on.
The Washi fabric spoke to me straight away and it asked for triangles. The grey is linen which seems appropriate for Iheartlinen's fabricline. I think all the light coloured background ones need to be grey.
My two Terrain layer cakes were also waiting to be used. While I very rarely use patterns, the one Moda fabrics issued with it was too good to pass up. It required concentration (when they say 'read all instructions before starting' you really should. I am glad I had two packs) which was just what the doctor ordered to get my mind focussed on other things.
I'm not so impressed with the one-way fabrics - I didn't work out before I cut that they'd all need to be cut a special way (see bottom left). I'm thinking of hauling those ones out of the mix.
My new Bernina is at the shop getting the 'yellow screen of death' issue fixed. It was meant to be back today, but it didn't show up. :( So I may be a little late with the FMQAL post. It may have to be Friday or Saturday. I just can not go back to the Bernette for free-motion!
Great stuff Laura. I like it all. Especially the triangle. Impressive. Hope your bernina comes back in good form. Janine :)
ReplyDeleteThey both look beautiful. I didn't notice the one in the corner until you pointed out, but now it's all I can see. My eyes!
ReplyDeleteHope you are finding peaceful piece today.
My Bernina dealer told me that the most important thing in using my new machine was to always plug it into a battery backed up inverter- to keep away any problems with the computer, don't know if you are currently doing that but it may help your machine dilemma in the future. I really love your quilt tops and hope your peace in piecing and FMQ continues, I truly believe that fmq is the perfect stress reliever... good luck!!
ReplyDeleteI've been eyeballing that pattern myself, it's such an impressive one! I like seeing it in the works instead of just an image on a pdf file. I see what you mean about the directional prints, I wouldn't scrap them just yet though. In the grand scheme of things it may not even be noticeable! And thanks for the heads up on making sure you read all the directions first! I hope you get your machine back soon, I'm always so lost without mine!
ReplyDeleteI hope that the cutting and piecing therapy is working. I know that it sure looks lovely from here. I hope the waters calm soon for you! :)
ReplyDeleteHugs to you & Lainey. Ugh to relationships :-) SO sorry about the machine. Hopefully when it does come back it will be perfect! Love both of the works. Honestly (I know the rest of the quilting world is gonna think I am a ding dong)even after you said there was a problem in the corner it took me a while to figure out what it was (I am not even sure I 'got it" now) I think it looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI totally get it about directional fabrics. They can be frustrating - although it probably depends a little on personality. Your projects look lovely.
ReplyDeleteI really like your Terrain layer cakes blocks. Your assembly of colors is very eye-pleasing and lovely. I too am fussy about directional fabrics and can really relate. And, yes, I do piece for peace. I refer to my quilting as my yoga. I like a variety of techniques, have done some stack and whack type stuff- but there is such a sense of "aaaaah" when those corners meet just so and that long train of chain-pieced blocks is transferred over to the ironing board.
ReplyDeleteI like them both! Hopefully you get the machine tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteGreat projects, Laura. I love the triangles. Yes, piecing or really anything about quilting is zen therapy for me too! :)
ReplyDeleteBoth of those look gorgeous! The triangles are so perfect for that fabric, which I love!
ReplyDeleteI hope your machine is back soon and working as befits a fancy sewing machine! Hope all the other things calm down too. I'm trying to face the reality that I should sell my sewing machine and re-purchase a similar one back on UK shores ... it's not fancy enough to pay the transport costs to get it back and then have to mess with the different voltages ... I'm not inclined to give up my stash mountain or my first quilt though!I definitely feel calmer doing my hand stitching - it might be simple stuff but it keeps me concentrating and not thinking about things that just make me miserable! *hugs*
ReplyDeleteLove the triangles!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love those Terrain fabrics! I'm actually about to make a baby quilt with some of them :-) Thanks for sharing you work. I wouldn't worry about the directional fabrics ;-)
ReplyDeleteThose triangles are perfect!
ReplyDeleteLoving those triangles! Will be curious to see how that one comes together!
ReplyDeleteOh so lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove the triangles! I hope your machine is back soon.
ReplyDeleteI love your triangles, what a great way to show off the fabrics. I totally understand the need for piecing for peace. I have been doing a lot of hand stitching (making hexies) lately to clear my mind while I can't run and relieve the stress.
ReplyDeleteOh and I love the use of colors and pattern in the bottom picture.
Both projects looks great. I might be able to save an old project by outlining my triangles - thanks for sharing that! The second one looks very pretty - I can't enlarge the photo enough to see what the trouble is in the lower left block so I'm with the Rachel and Julie - though in suggesting you wait before removing the block from the mix....! We are so lucky to have these projects and online friends to share ideas and thoughts with. Hugs from San Diego.
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