It's just the way I am. Before a big event - happy, sad, or just plain fun, you'll find me a little restless. I've gotten used to it, and it really isn't that bothersome now that I recognize it, but that's exactly how I was feeling the day or two before I left for QuiltCon. What settled me, was being able to sew.
And what I was inclined to make was a log cabin that began like so many others before it, with a red center. The photo above is how far I got getting my nervous energy out. Then I added to it once I got home (below).
At first I started quilting a different design in each section, but that got old quick, considering I was using my walking foot, and before long I switched to larger-scale designs that went a little quicker.
What I ended up with was a single 46" x 52" log cabin 'block', pieced and quilted on my whim, and finished with just a smidge of matched binding.
Nothing fancy but it was just what I needed.
The red is a great focal point for the center and those sliced inserts of gold give it so much interest. I understand completely the need to do something calming to settle the nerves. Great photography location for it, too!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Yvonne, the gold inserts are the spark it needs.
ReplyDeleteI love the different quilting in different sections. awesome finish
ReplyDeleteI like the contrast of big to small scale/dense quilting. And isn't that location great?!
ReplyDeleteI love your improv and how you added all of the different quilting designs to the different blocks. That red wall if the perfect backdrop for the quilt!
ReplyDeleteit's a joy to look at, your quilt. Gorgeous :-)
ReplyDeleteI love this. I hope to someday be able to do something like that.
ReplyDeleteIt's always interesting to get a glimpse into your process. The need to create and find calm in making is a wonderful thing.
ReplyDeleteI love your fabric choice! And that red wall is just perfect for the photo shoot.
ReplyDeleteOh my! Lovely, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWonderful quilt, and I am sure you are in good company with that restless feeling. I like your antidote for it: sewing, and love how the cure turned out!
ReplyDeletegreat improv quilt ~ just love it!!
ReplyDeleteLove this! The red square is just perfect and I love that white squiggly insert.
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