I'm intrigued by the whole "slow quilting" movement, and so I'm doing some hand piecing. This is one of the blocks for Jinny Beyer's Moon Glow. I don't have the kit - just the pattern, but so far it's been very enjoyable! I also have a copy of Jinny's Book "Quiltmaking by Hand", which I requested as a gift many years ago and never used, and I'm using it as a reference.
This little top I've named "Madly Off in All Directions". It started as an original design of interlaced arcs of flying geese, until I discovered that entwining the rings of geese isn't as easy as it looks. So I did what Katie Fowler did on an episode of The Quilt Show, and cut it up into 4" squares and sewed it back together. I'm liking it more than I thought I would, but I also think it needs another border - probably in the black. And a maybe a little hand quilting.
This summer has been hot and humid, and it's nice to escape to the shore. Here's a picture of Digby Gut to help you feel cooler.
The dogs were with me on this trip; The Critter waded out into the water and laid down to enjoy the cool, and The Princess followed him. Until she realized she was wet, gave me a look that clearly said "why didn't you warn me?!?" and refused to go in again. Huh.
Wouldn't this be a nice way to spend the summer??
Make Stuff. Be Happy.
- Maggie
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