Thursday, February 18, 2016

intersection of time and inclination

I should be working on my Bird of Paradise border.  I'm so close to finishing it- over 5 years I've been working on it but instead I have been working on is this.  Audrey posted on her blog Quilty Folk about the magic intersection of time and inclination for working on things.  Clearly there has been time what is lacking is the inclination.
 I am loving appliqueing these blocks though! My teenaged daughters recently discovered Downton Abbey for themselves and are watching their way through all of the seasons. How can I resist sitting down with them to watch and do some handwork?  Somehow I doubt this will be a 5 year project...

I got back to working on my Circle Game quilt.  I decided to make 4 more blocks and make a rectangular quilt that someone in the family can use on a bed.  I drew this fairly simple block on freezer paper, made templates and sewed it last week.  Now I only have 3 more to come up with.
 And I thought I would never need to use a geometry set again once I finished high school  :0)

After watching others make the Halloween Thimblecreek mystery quilt last year I could not resist joining in on the mystery for this year.  These are the first 4 blocks.  What is it about 6 inch blocks - so irresistible :0) 

Happy Quilting!!

15 comments:

Kyle said...

Your inclination has been busy. Your current projects are great.. Mixing applique and piecing seems like a good mix for me. Glad you're working on the Thimble Creek blocks. And your geometry teacher would be so proud of you for actually finding a practical purpose to that class.

Raewyn said...

I love your blocks and colours... how wonderful to spend time with family and sewing away at the same time :-)

Maker Joy said...

I love how the applique blocks are coming along. Maybe as you're quilting trailing vines your inclination for birds of paradise will wake up.

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

Lovely projects all. I especially like the first one...what an intersting pattern!

Ramona said...

Your flower applique blocks are beautiful. Are they your own design? Actually, ALL of your blocks are beautiful, but I am really drawn to the applique.

Barb said...

yes, I too love the 6" block size.
I too could sit and watch DA again. Go with your mojo. The way your flowers make a secondary pattern is wonderful.
only 2 more circles? great!

Wendy Caton Reed said...

Ah yes, we do get ahead of ourselves sometimes. I love Audrey's comments, she really "gets" us! I say stitch away with those girls, they won't be home forever and your blocks are gorgeous!

Nancy said...

All great projects, I would’ call that circle block simple but it sure is cute.
What fun to watch Downton with your daughters,

Lori said...

At least you are working on something! Great quilts cannot be rushed and you'll pick it back up when its time. All your projects are lovely!!

Cathy said...

I love all your projects. The 9 patch flower is my favorite. It is so beautiful. Hugs

Every Stitch said...

Always a pleasure to see your projects! You have lovely choices of fabric and colour as always. Well done with drafting that block. Don't worry about the "inclination" - it will come back for your border when the time is right :)

Dawn said...

Yes, spend the time with your children. Fun to watch DA and see them enjoy it.
Great projects, finishes come when the time is right.

Karen said...

The applique blocks are very well done. They will make a very nice quilt in the end.

audrey said...

So true. The perfect time will come and in the meantime you're doing exactly what needs to be done.:)

Karen in Breezy Point said...

Your applique blocks are wonderful--I am going to have to do a search for that Fons and Porter magazine! Circle Game is going to be awesome despite the need for geometry--lol!