Progress is slow, but it is growing.
I have set myself a target of constructing ten puffs every day.
(I cut them all out long ago)
Pin them together,
sew them on the machine
stuff them
then throw them into the large hamper.
There they will languish/mock me, until I have the time
for
a sorting and arranging session,
followed by a sewing marathon
to
add them to the quilt.
It is growing,
slowly.
add them to the quilt.
It is growing,
slowly.
It is simple work, just tedious.
I love the loud and clashing colours,
they will 'glow'
in
a slightly dark, very plain, north-facing bedroom.
With most of my other quilts I have carefully selected colours
gone for the tasteful and quiet.
This time I have gone for colours and patterns
which have something to say for themselves
and
I am very happy with the way it is turning out.
which have something to say for themselves
and
I am very happy with the way it is turning out.
A puff quilt.
Proof that not quite all my time is spent walking the dog
meeting with friends
meeting with friends
cooking
doing housework/gardening
reading
attending meetings
blogging
or
taking care of the grandchildren!
(Proof for myself, that is.)
Now that's a quilt I really like. Nice bright colours and the puffs look so cosy! Keep working! Reminds me of a crochet Afghan I made of granny squares. It took me five years but I finally got it finished. Not quite as big as I had originally anticipated but Yeh I finished it and it adorns our couch right now
ReplyDeleteThese projects seem like a good idea at the outset! I like the sound of your Afghan, testament to your 'persistence and perseverance' (my granddaughter's two favourite new words right now).
DeleteNot only will it be bright and happy. It will be warm. Being make of poooooofs! These look so much more "like a quilt" to me. :-)
ReplyDeleteNot that I know anything about quilt making.
Just, how your makings, strike me.
It is extremely warm, you're right, Luna. I know nothing about real quilt-making either, it's just that occasionally I get a mad idea and start sewing, or painting, or carving, or whatever else! A crafting butterfly, but a determined one.
DeleteSo let me understand. They are little pocket pillow that you stuff then sew together. Isn't it difficult to sew between then as you attach them?
ReplyDeleteThe critical thing is not to stuff them too much. The stuffing is quite soft and I leave plenty of seam allowance. It works well.
DeleteI love the quilt, it gives real texture and will bounce the light around.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sol! I hope you are enjoying your new life-style.
DeleteThat looks a little tedious to make
ReplyDeleteGot it in one, Bill! The result will be worth the effort though.
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