Busy week. The countdown is on! Today we had hail, it's forecast to be 4 degrees tonight and 32 on Monday. I'm so glad I'm packing for less changeable temperatures! I had to leave the dogs inside today. Could you be mad at this?
No? Not even when she beats this up and lures her into getting stuck behind the bed? Walk forwards - can't get out. Walk backwards - can't get out. I thought I had a large rat behind the bed. Was very relieved it was just a stuck Lainey. Her caring mum went and got the camera before rescuing her. ;)
I've been doing a couple of online Craftsy classes - Elizabeth Hartman's Inspired Modern Quilts, and Angela Walter's Quilting Negative Space. I haven't had a lot of time to focus on it, but I have got this little wall hanging FINISHED! I am looking forward to hanging it above my sewing space.
The pattern is called "Scattered Squares and it really made me think differently about fabric selection, and embrace randomness.
My FMQ could really do with a lot of work. It's one of those 'use it or lose it' things. And I haven't been practising. I decided to stay with a geometric pattern - a square spiral Angela demonstrated - but set it on the diagonal just for something a little different.
TGIFF is on at QuietPlay this week. I'm guessing this is a paper-pieced finish, but better go over to Kristy's and see!
Aww, poor wee stuck face!
ReplyDeleteNaw, cutie pie!! Poor thing!
ReplyDeleteI just love those colours! The red really works for it.
What a cool mini! I love the color palette you used.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little pup! Your quilt is beautiful -- I love that color scheme!
ReplyDeleteA little bit of red is nearly always the perfect addition to a quilt, and I love what it's added to yours. Lovely work!
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Love the mini - I really struggle with random placement - you did it well! The red is perfect - really brings it all together.
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic! I love the placement and colour choice :)
ReplyDeleteOh poor thing! (Glad it wasn't a rat though).
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt and you are right about the red:-)
I love your mini - great colours and design!
ReplyDeleteOh the poor doggie :( So cute though!
Great job with the FMQ, Laura. You haven't lost it at all! Love those colours and that the red makes it pop.
ReplyDeleteLove that wall hanging! I think your FMQ looks great. It'll look so nice in your sewing area!
ReplyDeleteAnd your puppies are the cutest! I don't think I could ever get mad at those faces. :o)
I always struggle with random quilting so I shy away from it instead of embracing it. I have taken a couple FMQ classes but have been afraid to do some on an actual project. You did great. I just need to go for it like you did.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you've balanced out the colours in this and your fmq looks great to me :)
ReplyDeleteYour quilt looks great! I also really like the red binding.
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