as there seems to be a line-up of tops waiting to be quilted. :o)
However, more fabric temptation popped into my mailbox this morning, so it's taking major restraint to plod ahead on finishing when I want to set my rotary cutter into action on some new projects.
Oh I know what you mean about wanting to start a new project. I recently found a pattern for really pretty version of a Double Irish Chain quilt and I am so wanting to start cutting fabric. But I have that pesky promise to myself not to start any new projects until my book is finished. I'm getting so close!!
ReplyDeleteIsn't the dealio (I'm so hip, haha) 60 minutes of finishing grants you 30 minutes of working on something new? :) The numbers can be arranged to suit your requirements - they could even be reversed to 30/60, if that works better ;)
ReplyDeleteI'd advise you to stay focused on the finish line! Think how good it will be to have this pretty one quilted and bound! It's just the basting that's tedious! I know you can do it! Besides those maple leaves look really pretty and would suit my autumn home! ;-))
ReplyDeleteDo you mind basting? That used to be my least favourite thing when I used to sew... back in the dinosaur age. LOL
ReplyDeleteMy mom loved/loves to sew. I never was as enthusiastic as her...or you!
But I sure can admire....
Katherine, was it you a long time ago that encouraged me to try knitting again? I tried one last time and then waved the white flag. It's just not for me.
But I love to admire the beautiful work of other artists with yarn and needles.
Love the look of your quilt ; )
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more. If there was an easier way to sandwich, the layers, I wouldn't have a backlog of tops, ready for that step. It's more fun to start a new quilt. The quilt, you've shown, is a beauty (as usual). I'm looking forward to seeing it quilted.
ReplyDeleteBasting isn't fun, I agree there! Your new fabric will wait...
ReplyDeleteI love the background you used on these blocks. It looks like orange wind your leaves are blowing around on.
ReplyDeletelovely top - finish it quick to start new ones ;-)
ReplyDeleteOh the tops pile up around here! I don't dislike the quilting part, and I spray baste these days so that's not an onerous chore anymore, so I don't know why. I think I just prefer the early stages like fabric selection (my fave part!), the cutting and the piecing. Bad habit I've gotten myself into, thinking of a top being finished when it's just a top.
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