Do you have those times where you come up with an idea and think it is fairly basic? And then it is for a swap and your partner gives the plan her full approval? So you proceed with said plan? I'm right there today. And my plan wasn't as easy as I thought. I am starting to see the thrill of improv piecing.
Because today I started work on my For the Love of Solids swap item.
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I cut 5.5" squares.
Lots of them. |
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I sewed them into HSTs.
Pressing the seams open to aid the next step. |
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Which was cutting them with the Drunkard's Path die.
And therein lay the problem. |
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Because I had to cut them one by one,
trying to match the seam to the corners of the block.
It was a right bitch of a job! |
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| I had a varied success rate! |
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| I then did a mock up of how I plan on doing the cushion cover for the swap. |
But I found out something. Playing with the layout of these pieces is much like playing with the layout of HSTs for me and we all know how much entertainment I can get from that!
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This was the other possibility that I liked for my partner,
but I prefer the original idea I think. |
Then the real fun began because I found out that playing with the other half of the DP blocks was way more amusing. Please ignore the neutrals in the background as they have not been cut yet and therefore are laid out a little haphazardly.
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| Circles? |
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| Staggered circles? |
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| I like this one. |
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But I love this one!
Thinking this might be a possibility to make for me! |
As you can tell I got some time in my sewing space today. My mum left. I would usually be more down about it but I am going up to see her in less than two weeks, and then taking the girls during the Easter break. So not a big long time before we see each other again. Now I have three more days before my best friend arrives for me to get more done on the FTLOS swap and Mouthy Stitches - only we are out most of tomorrow, and half of Wednesday. Not a problem, surely!
Susan
Oh, I love it!! It might have been a swine to cut but it was well worth the effort! And I love the one made from the leftovers - you could make either option three or four and send it to me, unless your swap partner is marvellously lucky and is getting a reversible cushion?
ReplyDeleteI love the one that looks like bow ties on the tilt!!
ReplyDeleteAh, the endless possibilities of HSTs. The colours you have chosen are perfect and your partner is sure to be thrilled. Happy to hear you will see your mum soon. My mum arrives in 3 weeks. Yippee.
ReplyDeleteOoohhh! Yes, yes, and yes! I have never thought of doing a DP this way. Great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteOh I LOVE your design! I'm such a coward when it comes to circles, but I always love the end results! This is stunning, and well worth the effort I'm sure. Jxo
ReplyDeleteSheesh, you haven't got time for blog posts woman, get sewing! It does look fab though :oD
ReplyDeleteYou are mad dear friend...absolutely mad!!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I like the bows the best....they look like a flock of butterflies to me.
ReplyDeletewow, looks like you have been having lots of fun with solids!
ReplyDeleteYou did have fun! I like doing this too! The possibilities sometimes seem endless! I love the little rounded butterflies too! Now on to the sewing, hey!
ReplyDeleteOh that looks like so much fun! Really love the look of these...lots of work, but so worth it. I adore those staggered circles!
ReplyDeleteThey all look great! I love your posts like this! So inspiring. Xx
ReplyDeleteAmazing DP options! I like the alternating bow ties version, but there is something very modern with your favourite layout! Go for it!
ReplyDeleteYou're on a roll! Great work and I love, love, love the last one :)
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness i love where you're going with this. show me more!
ReplyDeleteYou are crazy, but wow, what a great idea. Love the second last layout. You must have had so much fun playing with them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a heap of fun you've been having! I LOVE the 2nd to last one! I have every confidence you will get it all done! :)
ReplyDeleteclever you - very creative cutting the circles after piecing them - they look really good. i do love the tilted bowties (2nd last) - they really create a lot of movement for such a little piece
ReplyDeleteIt's going to look great and well worth all the cutting hassles. i love the bow ties and the staggered circles too.
ReplyDeleteThe possibilities are pretty much endless. I really must play with my blocks a little more.
ReplyDeleteIm grooving on the one you like best too....
Bet you're looking forward to seeing your bestie.
Inspired! Love playing and love to see others doing it to!
ReplyDeleteDon't you complain when the cutting mat runs off screaming!
ReplyDeleteI love version 2s of both layouts!
Those little circles are totally Trivial Pursuit. What a great idea to piece and then chop with the Go.Clever you.x
ReplyDeleteStaggered circles!!! Fo sho
ReplyDeleteWowee you are a crazy woman in what you attempt sometimes. Looks absolutely spectacular though!
ReplyDeleteI have to admit that it took me a long time to figure out the difference between 1 & 2. But that's probably because I'm on my phone.
And no surprises really there but I'm with my twinnie above and would have to say staggered circles all the way...
Holy cow! You got it down babe, they're ALLLL fabulous! You and your circles are rollin!
ReplyDeleteI love all the layouts ! I couldn't decide which to choose! Love the colours as well. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh, that looks like real fun. I love the different versions of the circles. They just look amazing and I am sure you had lots of fun :)
ReplyDeleteThey are all lovely but oh, the bowties :) I love the movement of this layout so much, it reminds me of fluttering butterflies.
ReplyDeleteThose layouts are great fun! The quilt for the swap and the other quilt with the left overs are both going to be wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThis is the champagne commenting, everything looks fabulous
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic to me so far! And I also wanted to let you know I'll be baking your lemon drizzle cake today (finally)! I've wanted to try it ever since you posted the recipe!
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