Last night on the way home from work I caught a second wind and was inspired by the nice weather to lock myself in my basement and sew. I know that seems counter-intuitive, but I did open the basement door and let the fresh air in. Actually the nice weather inspired my creativity and that motivated me to get sewing and finish my Pieced Together Quilting Bee April blocks. And from what I know about myself, I need to strike while the motivation is high or I will continue to procrastinate.
The first block I worked on was for Erin of Two More Seconds. She asked for "Rectangles and Squares" and those are two things I love, so this block was a breeze. I also loved her sunny color scheme and paid homage by keeping the colors together. It really makes me think of Summer.
The second block I worked on was for Stephanie of Creative Reveries. She asked for a scrappy log cabin. I sorta complied. It started out that way and then I it kinda veered away. I used up almost every little scrap of fabric and some of the pieces I used were really little. Hope Stephanie doesn't mind.
I need to learn to plan a bit more before I start sewing blocks so that I use the available fabric better. I hope that will come with practice. It really makes me wonder if I sent out enough fabric for May. If you are a fellow PTQB-er, please let me know if you need additional fabric and I will happily send it your way!
i just can't imagine my self doing these stuffs. this is beautiful
Posted by: temp jobs | July 15, 2009 at 11:23 PM
You have a very nice sense of design. I really like the red one a lot and I should think there is enough 'log cabin' movement in the second to blend in nicely with the rest of the squares. very cool
Posted by: Cailin Yates | May 18, 2009 at 03:41 PM
Both are fab! Do you kow what fabric lines are in the first block?
Posted by: Tory | May 17, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Those blocks are fantastic! I love both color combos! I'm a quilter wannabe - maybe one of these days.
Posted by: Susan @ tickledpaisley | May 13, 2009 at 01:07 PM
Collen, these are just so gorgeous!!
Posted by: kelli | May 11, 2009 at 05:18 PM
I love both blocks, you're right - they are very summery. The triangles make me think of boat sails.
Posted by: Zarah | May 07, 2009 at 04:44 PM
They both look great! I sometimes have the trouble managing my fabrics because I never have a plan. Most of the time I'll try to add some of my own fabrics if I can. Otherwise I just send the block a little smaller and hope the person on the receiving end can add to it.
btw, did you read that Jillian michaels book? How did you like it?
Posted by: katie | May 07, 2009 at 02:34 PM
You know, if you have some extra, it'd make my life a lot easier! I was embarrassed because I'm finding myself a bit short for your block (and I know the direction I want to go!)
Posted by: Rachael | May 07, 2009 at 11:11 AM
I haven't actually looked at your fabrics yet to see if I have enough for what I have planned... But I find myself not very good at fabric management either - I'm amazed by the folks who are able to squeak out 2 blocks when I barely get one done!
Posted by: Michelle | May 07, 2009 at 11:00 AM