Not to be redundant, but does anyone else encounter this dilemma
when working on a quilt of your own design?
when working on a quilt of your own design?
Phase 1: Brilliant inspirational visions
Phase 2: Fascinating fabric choices
Phase 3: What the heck was I thinking
Phase 4: Oh, yeah, this might work
Phase 5: What the heck was I thinking
Phase 6: Oh yeah! It's coming together just like I planned
Phase 7: What the heck was I thinking
Phase 8: Whew! This might work after all
Phase 9: How in the world am I going to quilt this thing
Phase 10: To be determined
Well, my thought processes may be the same but my results are not nearly as spectacular as yours!
ReplyDeleteThat's when I start cutting a 4" strip off all the fabrics I think will work and put the yardage away. I have had similar "what the heck" scenes in my studio. But look at the spectacular quilt!!!
ReplyDeleteMAry,
ReplyDeleteYou crack me up! Wow! I am glad for whatever you were thinking!!!! The quilt is amazing.. someday, I am going to see it in person!
Thanks for posting the life size picture. Gives me quite an idea on how large this quilt is! And million little pieces it is made from.. is just mind boggling!
Well, I had no idea of the scale of this masterpiece. I am blown away. My process involves more "I give up," but I might need to try sticking to it, not that I would ever have your results! So impressed!!! oxo
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see the size of this! Really spectacular. I can relate to your process!
ReplyDeleteI recognize those phases! I can't say often enough how much I love this quilt. It is gorgeous! I knew it was large, but I had no idea just how big until now - wow! I can't believe how life like you've gotten the flowers and leaves. I for one am waiting with baited breath to see how you do decide to quilt it!
ReplyDeleteWell yes. You get out about every fabric you are looking for and they wind up all over the place...just searching for the right hue, tint , shade etc.
ReplyDeleteLooks familiar.
But your results are magnificant.
Bren
I look forward to seeing what you decide to do! You made me laugh, great post!
ReplyDeleteYes, I can relate. For me phase 10 would be to work on something simple and leave the complicated project up on the design wall. That way I can think about what to do next without actively thinking about it.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea how big this piece is! I have confidence that you will come up the perfect solution. It's spectacular and not even finished yet!
I go through the love hate thing all the time. Your quilt looks amazing.....and I'm happy to see that I'm not the only one that throws fabric all over the floor during the process.
ReplyDeleteI also had no idea how large this piece is.
Hahaha... That's the way it goes!!! I thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing the magic creative process of your stunning work!
ReplyDeleteYou are too funny! Let it sit and "percolate" a bit, I am sure you will find the answer!
ReplyDeleteAdd me to the shocked audience who were surprised to see the LARGENESS of this new fabu work. So dang impressive and a prize winner if I ever saw one.
ReplyDeleteYay Mary!!!
What a wonderful post, Mary! You've hit the needle on the head, so to speak. It is amazing to see yor work sketches - and finished masterwork!
ReplyDeleteWow, thanks so much for sharing - it is stunning, not just an amazing feat to craft, but just beautiful!!! I think we all have the "what the heck" moments, but you stuck with it and have created a masterpiece. Love it!
ReplyDeletethat is simply amazing! i've looked into this type of quilting...and quickly looked away and pretended not to have ever heard of it! kudos to you and your obvious engineering degree and uber i.q.!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat description of the process - a good design, lovely fabrics, the start of the sewing, then....???... the fabrics all over the floor and every surface - oh yes, this is what happens to me every time - and if you can push through, it amazingly starts to work again.
ReplyDeleteLike the others I am surprised by the largeness of this remarkable quilt. Happy quilting.
Mary, I am so with you on all the odd numbered comments! Just comforting to know all have those "WTH" moments. Wonderful quilt!
ReplyDeleteAva Moore
More than fantastic!
ReplyDeleteFantastic!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing your fabrics all over the floor - I call it the Tornado Period - but I'm quite humbled by your artistry from start to finish. I think the hardest part is developing the eye to translate your thoughts into an interesting quilt picture, and then finding the fabrics to bring it to life. Bravo for a phenomenal piece of art.
ReplyDeleteWhen I get to Step 10, I walk away for a while. After such an intense piece I'd have to put my feet up and order an adult beverage with an umbrella in it.
ReplyDeleteI think I would have just given up. So glad you didn't.
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