I can't believe it's been almost a month since my last post (Thanks to those who reached out and said they missed me). I have been trying to weed out some stuff and all I've accomplished is a bigger mess.
That's my cutting table. Kinda makes it difficult to get much done in the quilting department! You may recall that back in October I had a failed start with On the Up and Up, an AP&Q pattern that I had seen on Nann's blog (With Strings Attached). I had assumed my pre-cut squares were 2-1/2" when, in fact, they were 2-5/8".
So I decided to go back to that baby quilt to jump-start my sewing mojo. I wasn't too far into the project when I realized I was constructing the blocks incorrectly. Because the pattern download was in black and white, I had a hard time distinguishing what was supposed to be background squares. I had to deconstruct the blocks in order to deconstruct strips of three squares. I let the bits and pieces "mature" on my design wall for a bit. Maybe a quick and easy project like a jelly roll race would give me satisfaction ...
... NOT! I finally decided it was time to wrap up the baby quilt and today I have a finished top!
LOL at your table - that is why I clean mine up every day - otherwise I have no room to sew - limited space will do that
ReplyDeleteI love the "On the Up and Up" design! So glad you got your blocks figured out. They turned into a beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteVery colorful and fun baby quilt! When cleaning the sewing room, I try to keep my cutting table clean, everything stops when I can't get to it.
ReplyDeleteHaha, I recognize creativity when I see it! Your table looks a bit like mine, and I just move piles around as I go - lol! Your baby quilt is really pretty - what a nice finish!
ReplyDeleteOh, how colorful! And the border is absolutely perfect. (But I agree that even a simple design can be tricky.) Welcome back to blog land.
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