New pattern -- new color plan -- new adventure.Beginning a new quilt always has an air of excitement for me, and sometimes I even dream about it. That's especially true if I'm using a new pattern or new fabrics or I'm trying something I've not done before.
VERY restless sleep last night. I'm working on an all-neutral quilt as a surprise retirement gift. I'm heading to a weekend retreat in a few minutes, and I'm ready for a lot of hours of sewing neutral fabric.
I chose a medallion style quilt pattern, Terry Atkinson's "Monterrey Medallions" from 2005. Her instructions are excellent--easy, uncomplicated, simple drawings to illustrate, direction arrows for pressing seams, and a warning or suggestion here and there. This pattern has options, a simple version and a challenging version, and I can combine the parts any way I want, along with various layout options.
The 18" center star is done. Next are some "woodpile blocks" (simplified version of log cabin), then 40 varied 9-inch stars, and finally a chain block as a border. I used my customary paper plates to help keep parts organized. But I'm traveling now, so the plates with star parts are in one 1-gal bag, woodpile parts in another bag, and border parts in another.
My bobbins are filled, I have plenty of neutral thread, and my friends are waiting.
Have a WONDERFUL weekend.
19 comments:
I love your organization.
It will be fun to watch this neutral quilt take shape!
What a neat way to organize your pieces while you travel. Enjoy your sewing!
Have a great retreat weekend.Your first neutral block looks great, I look forward to seeing more.
Oooo, that is so pretty and understated. I love it. I have this pattern (and even hope to make it someday), but wouldn't have recognized it by the colors you are using. Just beautiful!
Have a great time and I can't wait to see what you get done.
It looks great - have fun on retreat.
I love that star design.
It sounds like it will be a fun and productive weekend. I love neutral quilts, but have never attempted one myself.
Wish I were going with you, Vivian! You've made a beautiful start. Can't wait to see more :)
Such a pretty block. I am looking forward to seeing more of your neutral project.
I shall watch this quilt with interest as I have that book.
Lovely to go for such a nice soft pallet- very soothing.
You are so organized Vivian..wish I could be like that.
That quilt is going to be so amazing..so soft and elegant, will match any decor.
Have fun at the retreat..
Julia ♥
I like the idea of the paper plates. Nice to be organized. Those neutrals are lovely. Something I would like to try sometime. M
i think white on white quilts are so classy! I can't wait to see how it comes out! Hope your weekend retreat was fun and productive!
Beautiful start! What you describe sounds wonderful. Yay for organization! Have a great retreat!
The neutral quilt is definitely a winner Vivian. Love your organisational skills. Have a great time.
So far, so good! Love it and I can't wait to see more. Hope you are having a great time at your retreat.
Have a wonderful weekend! I look forward to seeing your progress. Its going to be a fantastic quilt!
I love what you are doing. I am also making a Medallion quilt. Great minds think alike...lol Hugs
Great start! and all staged for your return - very organized. It's going to be a fabulous gift.
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