I flipped through Nicholas/@quiltsfromtheattic's Inspiring Improv to see what else might be fun to try and boy did I find it. Actually, I found a couple of things and asked hubby to pick one. That helped me settle on Improv Kintsugi - another thing I knew nothing about!
Picking fabric was really fun, as I worked to coordinate with our living room. I came up with an assortment of Carolyn Friedlander prints in brown and orange, a beautifully rich Kaleidoscope Persimmon from Alison Glass, and for a background, a textural Natural Essex Yarn Dyed Homespun.
Soooo, after measuring my table's top, I figured out that a 4 X 7 arrangement of 6" finished blocks would be perfect. So that's where I am now, piecing them together and thinking about quilting. This kind of diversion is the best!
Great color palette! I think that having something to sew is very soothing for my mind right now, and I really like that you chose to make something immediately functional for you.
ReplyDeleteHow much fun is that? Super exciting possibilities.
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I love those colors! I am doing a quilt along with Bonnie Hunter and Gudrun from GEDesigns starting Sunday. In the meantime, I am gathering all the fabrics I want to use and prepping them for Sunday. I'm loving all the distractions the quilting world online has offered. It's the perfect thing for these days, and leaves me feeling I am not so alone in my quarantine. Thank you for sharing your project, it's going to be beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove your kintsugi-like example with textiles instead of ceramics!
ReplyDeletewell that's incredible. now I want to play with that technique too. sigh
ReplyDeleteLove your blocks and the technique looks fun. Also the small learning session over on wiki :) Stay safe and sane - lots of love xo Melanie
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I need to find out more about Kintsugi and how to do this technique!
ReplyDeleteI love your project and improv. So now I have something new to try. My quilting retreat was cancelled also. With you in spirit, Sue
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning Debbie! I love the colours - this is going to be awesome as a table topper.
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