A little sewing sounds so much more positive than "little sewing", doesn't it? Just add that one little letter and I feel a better sense of accomplishment.
I still have to sew together 14 more of the 25 patch blocks and then sew the larger four block components, then sew the rows, then sew the whole shebang together. Hmmm. Sounds like a lot of work but I bet as soon as the 25 patch blocks are done the rest will come together quickly.
This will be a table topper (like 98% of my quilting projects) and will end up being about 48" square. I am going to quilt it myself. Nothing overly ambitious. I am going to sew diagonally through the light patterned blocks and then I am going to hand quilt a heart in each larger white block.
Which explains the cookie cutter in the picture.
I've left it spread out all over my eating area table. I'm hoping that will inspire me to work on here and there when I have a minute. Since it is my Valentine table topper there isn't a big sense of urgency except that I want to remove it from my unfinished project sidebar.
I hate that it takes me so long to finish something. Rick observed that while I enjoy the end result I really get no joy or satisfaction out of the process.
I think after this I'll try a different sewing project. Like a skirt or a tote bag. See how that goes.
That backing fabric is cute, isn't it? That's the other part I like, picking out the fabric.
Keep at it. You will LOVE this quilt when it is finished!
It is interesting how we have favorite parts of process…many of us do. This will be beautiful indeed and you will be pleased when it is done. Find ways to make the process more enjoyable – a book on CD, a favorite radio station, someone keeping you creative company. ~Kelly
unDeniably Domestic
Funny, I feel the same way about cooking, I get no enjoyment out of the process, but sewing, I could do it all day long! Although your egg roll recipe ALMOST got me to dust off my cutting board. I may try them yet.
I like the looks of what you’ve got together so far.
I love your fabric and can hardly wait to see the finished topper. And your right “A” makes a BIG difference.
I love everything red and white, this is going to be so cute!
Your table topper is going to be beautiful! I love the colors (partial to red)and the quilting will be wonderful (my favorite part).
Sharon
The red with the white just pops…you will be thrilled when you get it finished…love it all!
I have to say, Andrea, just staring at your photo with your table and sewing machine with all that lovely red spread out is so cozy and homey to look at. Even your coke can matches! It’s going to make a really gorgeous Valentine’s Day table topper!
Just stopped by for the first time and loved the lattice with fountaing post and the before and after painting of your house. Very inspiring.
Great quilt. Love those little heart vines.
Love this fabric! It’ll be awfully cute in February. BTW, I posted a picture on my blog of what the coast of Maine really looks like.
This Valentine’s Day fabric is so sweet~ I love it! Picking out the fabric is the second funnest part of a sewing project for me! (The first is completing it!) It will be a beautiful table topper when it is done! 🙂