ROUND AND ROUND I GO

Since it is so stinking hot and humid, I thought that it must be time to get around to dyeing some fabric.  And since my nice husband has helped me set up a perfect space in our basement, I must put it into use, lest he think that I am not appreciative of his efforts.   Double laundry sink, pull-down faucet, lots of work tables and space and a balmy 72 degrees year round.  Irena and I just finished ironing 23 plus yards of fabric.


And I have more than 23 half yards drying in the sun.  I must admit what brought me round to this burst of exploration was caused by my friend Karen.  She told me about this great online video Craftsy class by Jane Dunnewold and I naturally had to sign up.  Loads of good tips and ideas that I couldn't wait to try.  And may I say, this is so much more fun than dyeing yard after yard of solid fabric.  Got some great mottles and fun designs.







I have been busy in the sewing studio as well.  I finished piecing the Nancy Crow workshop piece.  It is so different from anything I have ever done and I am still trying to like it.  The odd thing about this piece is I already know how I want to quilt it, what color thread, what color backing and facing too.  I have never made a quilt that spoke up that quickly about the quilting part.   Most of them linger for months or years before they have enough nerve to tell me what to do!   Between you and me, I think this thing is trying to take over my life.  Every name I try to assign to it is voted down.  It is as if I am compelled to actually finish this quickly,  it will name itself and I will move on.  Oh, and just so you know, it is laying flat on the wall.  The wavy edges are intentional.  When I tried to square it up, it screamed at me to stop.  Wavy it will be. I tell ya, this critter has a mind of it's own.  Round we go.

approximately 58" x 72" 






































Rounding out this post, is my completed Pink Dogwood quilt.  



All quilted up and bound. Ready to hang on the wall. That brings round another issue, I have run out of wall space.  Guess I need to rotate a few.

Which brings me round to another subject.  Selling my quilts. Although I do have some of them for sale at the local museum shop, it is high time I get busy and add a link to my blog  with photos, descriptions and prices. (pricing - the most difficult part.) Another item for the To-Do list. And my world keeps going 'round.

18 comments:

  1. I LOVE your Nancy Crow workshop piece. It is very original which I think would be hard with everyone doing the same exercise and many coming out with similarities.

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  2. Oh my you have been busy girl! Your Nancy Crow piece is fabulous and I love that you are not squaring it up, keep it organic I say! What are you going to do with all your yummy dyed fabric?

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  3. Yes, the piece you did after the Nancy Crow workshop is wonderfully inventive and NOT a Nancy Crow look-alike, and I really like the colour combination. Your dyed fabric is lovely too and I especially like the second example you show.

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  4. I LOVE it. I think you need to name your fabulous quilt something other than Nancy Crow workshop quilt.
    There is a wonderful floating in space effect in this quilt. I love your back ground and am so tempted to try my hand at it. Thanks for the inspiration!
    Your fabric on cloths line looks so pretty. Got to give that a try too.
    I like how every thing is organized on the peg board. Very efficient for the work space!

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  5. And now for the Dogwood quilt, It is gorgeous! I wish I could see it from up close. I can not imagine all these pretty quilts hanging around your house. I bet it looks like an up-scale art gallery.

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  6. I love your Nancy Crow. A lot. Also like the Dogwood and the dyed fabric. What a blog post this was!

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  7. It is always such a treat to see your work, the fabrics, the quilts, all of it. I love both quilts.

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  8. Wowie!! I absolutely LOVE, and I mean LOVE your Nancy Crow workshop piece, whatever you end up calling it. And you KNOW I love that dogwood too. What fun you're going to have with all those hand-dyes and that new studio. Gosh, we can't call it the "dyeing studio." Could sound like a morgue! Ya better bring those newbies out to show us in person. We'll pay for your extra bag if we have to!

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  9. I have to say that when I look at your Nancy Crow quilt I see mouths full of braces...how 'bout,
    'Grin it and Bear it' for a name?

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  10. Hi Mary, Amazing post! Your Nancy Crow piece - love it! and I love how you are letting is speak to you, hard to let go of our own ideas sometimes...and the dogwood - SO lovely, and your workmanship is exquisite. You say your N.C. quilt is in a hurry for you to finish it? How about "Allegro"? Thanks so much for sharing - have a great week!

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  11. Do you realize you may have already named the quilt?

    A Mind Of Its Own

    Congrats on the progress you've made!

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  12. I really LOVE your head strong, mind of its own quilt!! It's so powerful and beautiful at the same time. Your Dogwood quilt is so beautiful too, one of my very favourite flowers. I love the way you've quilted the petals exactly the way real dog wood petals are patterned.

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  13. WOW! your NC quilt is stunning! I love how you say that it speaks to you ! It does have an eerie quality to it. In a good way...i think it's worthy of being in a museum! i woudn't wait too long to get around to finishing it up. work with the energy it's giving off! sounds like this has been an interesting process/journey for you.
    Your dogwood quilt looks amazing too! I know what you mean about pricing...always a challenge. the best advice i've heard on the subject is: 'don't undersell yourself'. the right buyer will come along...

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  14. Love it! You have been busy!

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  15. Oh my goodness- I LOVE them both-nothing else to add!!! LOVE them.

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  16. Hi, Mary. Your fabrics and dogwood quilt are gorgeous of course, but I really like your change in direction with the wavy quilt. Lots of fun and quite striking, distinctive. What a workshop!
    best, nadia

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  17. Oh didn't the dogwood come out just beautifully? I just love it.
    Nancy Crow....hmmmmmmm it's a strong piece no wonder it speaks to you!
    Can't wait to see what you do with it :0).

    Happy sewing

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  18. Lovely finish!!! Love the dogwoods!!

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