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I reached my goal of finishing everything that was on deck before the new year. barely. I was still binding the quilt new year's eve night until we had to go out. I love the way it came out (and having it finished!) and wish I had photos showing the whole thing. but being short and not finding an empty enough wall have made that hard. I might trick tom into helping me next weekend though; I didn't have the heart to make him stand outside when it was super cold this weekend.
I originally started quilting in close together, vertical wavy lines with grey thread. after eight lines and what seemed to be eternity, I decided that this wasn't the way to go time and texture wise. I really wanted this quilt to be soft, something I could sleep under. the close lines were creating a stiff and rough fabric. of course this change of plans meant I had to rip out all the quilting, which doesn't sound like a lot until you sit and do it. remember, this is a queen size quilt! I started over, this time with orange thread in random diagonal wavy lines. sooo much faster and drapey and so much easier to maneuver. the binding is carolina chambray in peacock, the best color ever.
with all this finishing, I have nothing on the needles or by the sewing machine. there are worse problems to have I'm sure. but now I really don't know what to do with myself, there are almost too many opportunities. I know I want some cardigans and socks, I'm just not sure which cardigans and socks. this makes me realize how lucky I am to be able to walk to one of my bookshelves, grab some fabric or yarn, and make whatever I want. I think this is going to be my goal for this year, just being thankful. let's face it, sewing and knitting aren't the cheapest hobbies out there- especially if you add stashing (and a love for cashmere) to the mix. this year I just want to use what I have and enjoy the moment. not really a resolution, but more of a reality check.
Comments
Awesome quilt and I'm glad you're happy with it. I love your "reality check." I need to do a bit more of that as well.
Posted by: Stephanie | January 11, 2010 06:56 PM
The quilt looks lovely!
Knitting what I want to knit has become a huge thing for me after Christmas. I shall be more selfish this year.
Posted by: Virginia | January 11, 2010 08:15 PM
A beautiful quilt and a great reality check... 2010 is off to a great start!
Posted by: Amy | January 11, 2010 09:13 PM
I love the color fabrics you used. It looks like a cozy blanket.
Posted by: Oiyi | January 12, 2010 12:02 AM
I adore your quilt. The colours are amazing. I hate it when I run out of projects, that is why I always make sure I have several on the go at once, so at least I have something I can churn out while I plot my next move.
Posted by: CraftyCripple | January 12, 2010 05:00 AM
I love your quilt, esp. those orange colors ! Looks so cozy and warm :-)
Posted by: SylvChezPlum | January 12, 2010 08:40 AM
Love the way the warm yellows and oranges work with the deeps plum and green in your quilt. lets see the whole thing!
Posted by: Diana | January 12, 2010 10:30 AM
How beautiful! That orange is stunning against the dark colors.
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Posted by: cash for gold | January 13, 2010 09:06 AM
GLORIOUS! I love the back!!
Posted by: stefanie | January 13, 2010 02:53 PM
Beautiful. I love the idea of taking joy in what I have. It's so easy to just want something else and forget the bounty we already have (I know I do it every time I go into the yarn store without taking time to look at my stuff).
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Posted by: Helen35cG | January 15, 2010 08:43 AM
Love the quilt :)
Posted by: Rain | January 18, 2010 04:51 AM
So with you on the using-what-you-have concept. With the rapid fire stream of shiny, new commodities it's so easy to forget that what we already have is sufficient. This Chinese Coin quilt is stunning, love the browns and greens with the splash of orange!
Posted by: Heather | January 18, 2010 09:07 AM