Center and a Border
This new look of the compose editor here on Typepad keeps disturbing me, seriously disturbing. I guess I would have got used to it if I'd be posting more often but as things are, it doesn't feel like being at home. So, better come here more often to adept...
The new quilt in my life... I have been working on it.
Not much to say about it... Liberty, leaves, lots of tiny flowers, white. All from stash. hence the different shades of white fabric...
The center block was comfort zone, I did what I like to do, making lots of tiny stitches by hand while appliqueing. But then came the border... machine piecing, which I really am not used to. Never conquered it although having tried often... Anita's great instructions
led me, step by step, to the finished border. The result looks just fine, but machine piecing still feels like walking blindfolded to me. It is so strange not to sew on lines like I do when hand sewing my Popstars or the Jane feat. Rotkaeppchen blocks... until the final seam I was not convinced to end up with a decent result.
The reason for this mistrust in what I was doing simply is that I normally don't work precisely, I just go with the flow and react to things, build in bumps, don't plan too much - as long as I don't sew on lines, which is pretty much like paint by numbers.
Sewing this first border was quite a challenge for me. I guess I must work on precise cutting to be able to trust myself more when it comes to sewing.
Also I must work on keeping focus. This might save me from having a stiff neck in the future... Didn't I say I would work on my quilts I oh so urgently wanted to finish?! I got sidetracked, again, started knitting a cardigan two weeks ago... finished it yesterday (obviously could focus on that project, at least!). Now that that project is off the needles, I will return to quilting my Liberty Leaves. I really would like to see them finished and on my bed.
Hope you are all well!
Back soon with the cardigan.
I was wondering about you... Weren't you doing something with circles with your leftover liberty from the leaves???? I must be mistaken!!!
Can't wait to see your cardigan!!! Keep up the good work, you're almost done on this one!!!!
Take care!!
Posted by: Potiron | June 19, 2008 at 12:43 AM
Oh, I love the liberty leaves block. I also kind of work like that... with less precision and planning when quilting. Good luck!
Glad you were distracted with knitting.
Posted by: Lucy | June 19, 2008 at 01:11 AM
So lovely! Isn't it funny how we get used to a particular way of creating. I have a hard time with the hand sewing. It causes me to feel the same way as you do about machine sewing. Will it work?
Can't wait to hear about your knitting.
Posted by: Anita | June 19, 2008 at 01:44 AM
Oh, this quilt is so pretty! Love the colors, and your border is just right. Nice job!
Caron in Michigan
Posted by: Caron Mosey | June 19, 2008 at 01:51 AM
It's so pretty - the fabrics are just beautiful.
Posted by: Lil' d | June 19, 2008 at 02:15 AM
The quilt is just wonderful and the colours lovely very calming. I am in awe, I have never even thought about attempting a quilt.
Keely x
Posted by: Krafty Keely | June 19, 2008 at 02:21 AM
Hey, This is really lovely. I love the other Liberty quilt as well. Can I ask - do you applique the leaves onto the background fabric after you've sewed the strips together to form leaves? Thanks!
:: Carol ::
Posted by: Carol Tan | June 19, 2008 at 03:13 AM
That is going to be a lovely quilt.
Posted by: janet clare | June 19, 2008 at 03:16 AM
I like it, I like it! The great thing about medallion quilts is that you can just keep on adding borders as long as you have ideas. I hope you do add more. i could see piano keys (just plain strips perpendicular to your edges) in more Liberty leftovers.
Posted by: Kristin L | June 19, 2008 at 04:05 AM
I love your quilt, the strip leaves look fabulous. I have never been tempted by Liberty before but your little quilt has me thinking again!
Posted by: Bernadette B | June 19, 2008 at 09:29 AM
The quilt is wonderful! I love the leaves.
Posted by: tiennie | June 19, 2008 at 10:24 AM
Wow! I really love the way the little stems curl in. The colors are great and the whole thing comes together nicely.
Posted by: futuregirl | June 19, 2008 at 11:34 AM
Dafür bekommst du von mir einen Orden!
Posted by: inge | June 19, 2008 at 04:36 PM
I have been seeing you make these gorgeous leaves. Is it your pattern?
Posted by: Oiyi | June 20, 2008 at 03:25 AM
Just looking stunning, really lovely.
Posted by: Nicole | June 20, 2008 at 10:23 AM
Oh, so lovely!!! Look forward to follow more of the construction of this quilt.
Posted by: Marit | June 20, 2008 at 05:10 PM
that's looking lovely. its good to challenge yourself to do something out of your comfort zone - trying is the best way to learn - and it looks really good from here!
Posted by: ruth singer | June 25, 2008 at 05:53 AM
I haven't been here in a while but I just had to say, I am in love!! You will be added to my favorites tonight!
Posted by: Samantha | June 25, 2008 at 02:44 PM
Oh my, this quilt is gorgeous! So gorgeous it makes me want to plan a nefarious trip to Japan to steal it.
Posted by: Cindibee | June 26, 2008 at 11:43 AM
This quilt is so beautiful! Your fabric combinations are inspired.... I just love it.
Posted by: LisaB | June 26, 2008 at 02:22 PM
Lovely (the sweater above, too--I love the alchemy of blending yarns).
Posted by: Cristina | June 26, 2008 at 08:02 PM
Oh, this is delightful. The pieced leaves look gorgeous and you've done a wonderful job with the border. I've finished my center but I've got to get that border cut and finished.
Posted by: Judi S | June 27, 2008 at 08:15 AM
gorgeous...I love the color combinations!
Posted by: Kay | July 16, 2008 at 08:20 PM