I find myself really feeling a need to make and create right now. So I have been taking some time in my quilt cave to figure out how to channel this energy. I found my project:
My plan is to use this pattern, from the May/June 2014 issue of McCall's Quilting but make it ROY G BIV style.
Last fall I purchased a beautifully curated color wheel-inspired set of fat quarters from Pile o' Fabric. So I used that as a base and have supplemented with some additional prints and solids. Just looking at the stack makes me happy. What's not to love about rainbows?
For the background, I'll be using a deep blue solid, Kona Nautical. I'm toying with the idea of mixing up the background a bit though as well. We'll see.
ROBIN many prayers for you and your family. My Mother has been gone for 11 years (after 8 years of battle) and I wish I could say it gets easier. It just becomes a new way of normal.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My dad passed away a few months ago, and I still don't feel like I've come to terms with my loss yet. I have found that diving into sewing and writing/blogging has helped some. Please take care of yourself--having a supportive family is really helpful.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Michelle. Quilting has definitely been a comfort to me in the last week. I have been lucky to be able to escape into the quilt cave for a time each day, thanks to my understanding family. :)
DeleteRobin I'm so sorry for your loss. Sewing and quilting has gotten me through some very tough times and I hope it brings you comfort as well. Just know that the quilting community is here for you!
ReplyDeleteRobin I'm so sorry for your loss. Sewing and quilting has gotten me through some very tough times and I hope it brings you comfort as well. Just know that the quilting community is here for you!
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