Why do I say that?
Well, do you remember these
which then became these
Well, yesterday they became these
and today they are becoming these
In other words, when I started adding the connecting triangles I did worry that the fabric was too busy. After joining the whole top together, something was not right. The blocks weren't standing out the way they did when I had them on the design wall.
Christmas was coming though, so the whole thing got put away and then a couple of nights ago I had a Eureka moment when I realised what the problem was. When the blocks were sitting on the design wall looking beautiful, they were on a plain white background, and using a print as I then did, was completely wrong for me.
So I then spent 24 hours or so wondering if I was going to leave well alone, or if I was going to take the whole thing apart and start again with a different background.
Now I know me well enough to know that if I was not happy but went ahead and finished the quilt, I would then bury it at the back of a cupboard and never use it, which would have been such a shame when I loved the design so much. So, out came the stitch ripper, and I set to and unsewed the whole thing. I am now starting to put it all together again with my favourite Kona Snow, which I love for backgrounds, and I am a very happy person again. So maybe, just maybe, next time I am doubtful about something, I will listen to myself before going too far?
Hmm, maybe, but then again .....
PS Any one have any bright ideas about what to do with about eighty 60degree triangles?
A google search (images) gives lots of ideas - another quilt, or runners, or placemats, or pillows - you will be ready for next Christmas.
ReplyDeleteNow I am waiting to see what kind of loveliness you come up with for the 60 degree triangles.
ReplyDeleteA. Send them to me...
ReplyDeleteB. Make another loverly quilt with darker hexies this time. You could gift it to Joe, as he needs something to cover up with...
C. Send them to me!
Sew them together and make a banner that stretches from England to the US.....or send them to Nancy.
ReplyDeleteI like how you describe that "thinking over" period. I find that I often need time to let ideas incubate. Your quilt would have suited me just fine with the other fabric, but I know that if you weren't totally happy with it, then you would never have come to like it. Good call, even though it did mean extra work!
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ReplyDeleteYes, it's best to go with what you like best, as it will always bug you if you don't. (I know that from experience). Sounds like you need to send the to Nancie.(lol). Maybe scrap triangles in lots of colours could work well with them? Take care.
ReplyDeleteYou don't want to stuff that quilt into the back of a cupboard; it's just too pretty. Listen to Sue, Sue. She knows what she's doing.
ReplyDeleteGlad you listened to yourself! Annoying isnt it when you are right! Glad that you sorted that problem, cos nothing worse then a finish that you dont want!
ReplyDeleteSometimes that little voice gets over looked, if only we would listen.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you made it right and took the time to unsew. I love this block!!
ReplyDeleteYou could always use the triangles in improv blocks..
ReplyDeleteGood for you for doing what made you happy even though you had to unsew a bunch. You'll certainly enjoy that quilt now.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lot of un-sewing but I admire that you took the time to correct what made you unhappy.
ReplyDeleteYour hexagons look great with the Kona Snow! Love them! As to the print triangles, what would using them with hexagons made from solid colored fabric? Just a thought.
ReplyDeleteHave a super great sewing, stitching, and hexagon day!
I do like the hexagons with the Kona solid fabric. I liked them before but thought they looked a little old fashioned, now they look a lot crisper and fresh. As for the triangles, I got a 60 degree ruler not too long ago and I made a table runner but plan on doing more. Here's a link to one of the bloggers I follow and she did a 60 degree tablerunner that I plan on doing too...http://auntreensplace.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2013-11-07T10:01:00-05:00&max-results=5.
ReplyDeleteHave fun and don't stress out! Happy New Year!
Ohhh...make another one, Sue! I actually liked it with the initial triangles, but I sure know what you mean about having it just the way you want it!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
I would add more triangles and make a low volume quilt. Way to tackle the hard job of frogging, but it will look awesome when you are finished!!
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