I couldn't find any border fabric the other day so I cut up the last 17" of white into 7 strips to make a plain border. Sometimes done is the best decision. But instead of then sewing it all into a top, I played with something else!
I tackled the FQ Club fabric to make a table runner. I began by drawing some ideas using the Hunter Star die from Accuquilt.
I cut up a strip from each of the 6 fat quarters to play around. I wanted to go for a scrappy looking block.
Yuck! It was too chaotic!
I tried reducing it to the two colors like a Hunter Star is known for and I am still not happy with it. I might have to introduce some kind of neutral. I walked away for now.
Instead, David took me out back for a ride on the golf card! There were storm clouds gathering for the afternoon storm but we did have a good ride before it hit!
The bananas are growing.
And I love my tunnel under the live oaks! We came in and tuned in for another LOTR extenteded ediition movie--The Two Towers ! A good day!
A movie during a rainstorm is a very cozy thing to do — especially with a buddy! ❤️ -Marsel
ReplyDeleteThat’s one crazy block. So many moving parts. I’m sure you’ll conquer it soon.
ReplyDeleteDownstairs in two huge plastic containers I have probably every LOTR action figure ever made and a very pricy replica of Frodo’s sword in my living room. I’ve been a big fan since high school and loved the movies. Didn’t care for The Hobbit films though. I think they lost the plot.
I look forward to seeing what you finally decide on for the red, white, and blue design. Interesting to see how you combine the patterns and play with the design (I am NOT a quilter and don't know the lingo). Glad you had a nice golf cart ride before the storm!! Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, done is better than whatever vision we sometimes hold in our heads. I think it will be wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI think adding a neutral to the red, white, and blue is a good idea. It will give the eye a bit of a rest.
ReplyDeleteThe tunnel is very, very LOTR...
ReplyDeleteI quite like your second version of the hunter star. Those live oaks are stunning!
ReplyDeleteI like the second placement the best. All of the fabrics are stunning though. The live oak tunnel of trees is so mysterious. I like the way you can go inside the tunnel. I can just see Frodo and Samwise Gamgee walking through it. I can hear the joy in your words at having the time with your grandson.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and hugs,
Betsy