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Small Quilting Rant
I forgot to mention the other day, I got a new Hancock's of Paducah catalog the other day. I probably didn't mention it because I wasn't too "inspired" by it this time around. Don't get me wrong - the fabrics are beautiful and they are nice to flip through, but where are all the cool new patterns and books?
It seems like everytime I get one, I see the same ones each time - with a new one tossed in here and there. And some of the new ones are just random sized squares pieced together, does anyone really need a pattern for that?
Maybe it all boils down to the fact I haven't really been in the mood to quilt. I did go through a big period of time where I made quite a few (about 5 in 6-7 months), but then, I didn't do any real garment sewing during that time either. Maybe I burned myself out on making quilts? or maybe there have been so many great garment patterns (not to mention fabrics) out there lately? Whatever it is, I'm going with the flow - I'm definately on a sewing roll lately!
Previous Comments
[1] On May-07-2006, Lisette wrote:Well, I am in the same boat as you, except that I started on a quilt a few weeks ago. I am using a pattern from one of Kaffe Fassett Rowan Patchwork series. I always get inspired looking at his books, and I did have all the material purchased to make a quilt for my brother. But after working a couple of weeks, I'm back sewing an outfit for me to attend the Volunteer Tea at my son's school...
[2] On May-07-2006, Stacy wrote:
I absolutely love Kaffe Fassett quilts. They look so impressive, are they difficult to make? I would say that I'm an advanced beginner when it comes to quilting.
[3] On May-08-2006, Lisette wrote:
I don't think the quilts in his collections are very difficult. I believe the fabric choices make them seem that way but the blocks themselves are not terribly complex. For example the one I'm working on http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/sabrina9642003/album?.dir=/a52bre2, is a variation of Drunkard's Path, in which you have to sew opposite curves together, but as a garment sewer you know how to do that (you set in sleeves all the time). This quilt will be time consuming I do have to pin those curves to sew them. I try to get away from pinning but in this case there is no choice.
[4] On May-08-2006, Stacy wrote:
Thanks Lisette! I may have to give one of his quilts a try sometime soon. I've been eyeing his fabrics for quite awhile so this may give me an excuse to buy some! LOL
I love the circle quilt. It is going to be so impressive when you're finished. You'll have to let me know how many hours it takes for you to complete it.