Sewing Along Here
Well, after owning this fabric, Maison de Noel by 3 Sisters for Moda, for several years I have cut into it and have now begun sewing it. I'm making the Imagine pattern from Carrie Nelson's fabulous book, Schnibbles Times 2. This is the big quilt and I'll make the smaller version next. I know I had a pattern in mind when I bought this fabric but for some reason I just couldn't cut the fabric up. I like this pattern with this fabric because I can still see the big swatches of this wonderful fabric and the wonderful colors and patterns. This pattern has fantastic directions. If you are going to make it, follow Carrie's pressing and cutting directions-it makes a difference. I have since sewn half of the rows together and they go together like butta! Nice crisp points and a very pleasing pattern. After some of the more complictaed quilts I have done recently like the snowball quilt, I needed something easier and this fits the bill. I am really enjoying the process making this quilt and that's what it should be all about.
I like it too - very pretty and the colors look fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI love Carrie's patterns and I think this is going to be beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI so understand what you say about hovering parents. I remember my son's first year at UNH, when the didn't allow parents to go in while the kids registered for their classes. I thought it was brilliant and for me it set the stage for the remainder of his college years. Now he's getting ready for grad school and he's handling it all by himself - an occasional question to me, but more for clarification or to just have my opinion (knowing I don't mind if he ignores my opinion), but I think it started there. UNH really set high standards in my book and when I hear other parents complain about dealing with the college their kid is going to, I know I was very lucky. The very few times I needed to speak to someone, I got clear, concise information and dealt with amazingly pleasant people. Hope your summer is pleasant and full of sewing ... before the new year begins.
That fabric is so pretty. It is going to make a lovely quilt!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful quilt. I love Carrie's patterns and I can't wait to play with this one. This is a great combo of fabric and pattern.
ReplyDeleteThis pattern has great visual impact yet the block piecing is very basic, Great fabrics!
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove your Imagine...perfect fabric for it. I love Carrie's patterns...she does such a good job.
ReplyDeleteFabulous! This is my favorite version of this pattern so far!
ReplyDeleteBoy am I keen on this one. I'm keen on you being on vacation and enjoying it as well. Just reading and watching is a real pleasure my friend. Thanks for reinforcing the following of directions and pressing. Good to do. I don't have the book but I made a mental note. :) And while I just realized payday isn't until next week after paying bills yesterday, so we wonder about my memory, I can remember info like you shared here about Carrie's patterns in this book.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful so far. Can't wait to see the end result. Enjoy your summer vacation!
ReplyDeleteHappy quilting!
Kay in Kansas
I really like this. Carrie's book is on my wish list and your current quilt is certainly helping to bring it to the top of the list! The fabric choice and placement is so pretty!
ReplyDeletePerfect fabric for this pattern...LOVE it!
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