Tuesday, March 10, 2015

piecing adventures

I've been piecing this lady for a while. This is the original photo, before I cut the rest of the edge triangles.


Those of you with a good eye will know which block is facing the wrong direction... I didn't notice that until I had spent about 40 minutes staring at it, making mental notes for future adjustments.

Also, one of the blocks up there has been removed. It was a temporary place filler until I finished the last block.

I still have not decided on just the right layout. I'll probably be rearranging this one for a while, because I actually really like this one. It has to be perfect.

Here are some of the light blocks grouped together.


I am really proud of this one. And very glad I waited so long to do the Erica quilt. I would have been disappointed if I had attempted it too early in the evolution of my personal quilting style.  The second the top is pieced, I am taking it to SW Decoratives, where I got most of the fabric. I can't wait to show it off.

Usually I am perpetually excited about future possible projects in quilting. But I haven't been that way lately. Maybe because I am too excited about my current project. Or maybe I've finally learned not to bite off more than I can chew. I want to use all of my enthusiasm to finish this one before the end of the year. Then I will have my full attention to use on the next project. I really can't even afford to think about what direction I will go once this one is done.

But I'm sure I will surprise myself.