Seriously? As of today, I've been blogging for 11 years. The online quilting community has evolved so much over that time, that I sometimes feel like a bit of an enigma. Blog-writing and blog-reading aren't as popular - or prolific - as they once were, but right here still feels like home to me. Sure, I post frequently on Instagram, and occasionally on my A Quilter's Table facebook page. And The Scrap Basket newsletter is a whole 'nother thing, with a more outward focus. But here's where I enjoy sharing in detail about everything I make and more, so I'm figuring I'll just keep doing that.
Quilting Modern, 2012 - first improv quilt
It's hard to know how to even talk about all those years of blogging. I guess if I look back at some early posts, I see a few things have changed dramatically over time.
Mod Mood , 2015 - Bee Sewcial group quilt
- Most of the quilts I create these days are improvisational.
- In general, scraps play a much larger part in my projects of any size and type.
- Different substrates are also used much more frequently.
- I'm no longer afraid of color or choosing fabric for a project. It took me years to feel comfortable doing that alone.
- Overall, I guess I'm more confident, and enjoy creating whatever feels fun to me.
Sizzling, 2015 - Pantone Marsala challenge quilt
Truth is, I don't have a whole lot to say this anniversary. It's been a unique couple of years, hasn't it? And I think I'm just feeling grateful that I'm here, doing what I love to do, creating every chance I get and sharing it with you all here. Heartfelt thanks for following along, being a part of so many of my days, and for encouraging me along. It means so much.
Chaotic Order, 2016 Embrace the Chaos pattern by Libs Elliott
Sooo.... are you wondering about the collection of quilts I'm sharing today? Made during my years of quilt-blogging, these happen to currently all hang in our home. The first, over my desk, where I can be reminded of my improv-beginnings; Mod Mood is front and center in our family room, a QuiltCon ribbon winner; Sizzling, AKA the bacon quilt, is in the dining room of course; and the final two - Chaotic Order and Double Tall Skinny Vanilla - in living spaces where their colors coordinate. Do you hang your quilts in your home??
