I tried. I really, really tried to again get into piecing the improv quilt that's been on my design wall for several weeks. I'm feeling the disappointment that comes from an inability to "get it right."
Here's an honest picture of how it's going.
Ugh. Not well. I'm thinking to take it down so I don't have to stare failure in the face.
Avoiding sewing altogether, I've been round loom knitting. Ah yes... something that is turning out.
Two more cute "Tiny Dolls" made using Denise's (loomahat.com) YouTube video. It's interesting to me how using two strands of "super-soft yarn" and a little too much Cluster Stuff poly fill (from Hobby Lobby), made one of them a tiche taller than the other.
Then, my friend Sherry @otterbeequilting let me know that Denise has a Teddy Bear YouTube video, and I was all-in on that one. Teddy sits 5½" tall, and loves my braided rag rug.
All the stuffies I've been making have come off a 24-peg round loom, and are filled with Cluster Stuff. I plan to donate these to the local police department who will give them to kids who need comforting.
It's slow-going on the rug. I'm up to braiding/weaving with 16 strands, and it now measures 60" long. I'm still using only upcycled clothing, leftover garment-making fabrics, and bed sheets.
Don't forget that if you're interested in learning "Braided Rag Rugs," Ilka White (of Australia) is offering a six-hour workshop (over two days) in April. Go here for more information. Her workshop is how I learned!
I'm trying to get all my ducks in a row in anticipation of the rest of February, which is turning out to be packed with exciting activities - Central Florida MQG meeting (and me writing the monthly member newslettter); QuiltCon in less than two weeks; houseguests; and presenting a program and workshop to South Florida MQG.
Though "going" won't be slow, sewing will no doubt remain "little." Linda
Catching up on blog reading since I no longer get the email notifications for your posts. If you aren't feeling the quilt put it away for a while. I've done that when things aren't coming together. Sometimes the answer comes to me later. Other times I realize it's just not working or what I want to spend time making. That's ok. I'd rather spend my time on something I feel good about. Love the little bear sitting on your rug. He's very sweet.
ReplyDeleteThere are sometimes quilts that have a mind of their own and just refuse to cooperate with our best intentions. After a suitable period in time out, maybe you could just salvage the portion that still speaks to you and make a runner or other small project(s). Enjoy the little knit cuties, they will surely bring comfort to the children who receive them. Your gorgeous rug more than makes up for the disappointment of the quilt top that didn't match your expectations.
ReplyDeleteMaybe the improv blocks are too organized. . .too symmetrical. . .too much of them? What if the nine ish blocks become a section without having the lime dividers? Maybe there is more than one quilt on that wall? Maybe you need larger chunks of the lime of maybe you need other solids to bring out the flavor of the nineish blocks? I look forward to seeing what you do! I am loving your rug!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
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