.....because it won't be done by then!!!!!!
Every traditional quilter has a Baltimore Album in some stage of completion stuck in the closet. Here's mine. I learned two things from this project: one, it will take for blessed EVER to finish, and two, I don't like applique much! You see those little gathered bluebell flowers on the heart block? I would rather eat dirt than do more of them.
Regardless, I will perservere. I may only get one block a year done, but at that rate I can use my social security money to quilt it when it's done.
4 comments:
Oh my gosh...but it's SO pretty! I do understand, though. It's a long-term project, for sure. Are you doing the applique by hand or machine? Love your color choices!
Joan,
It's all hand applique using freezer paper templates. I never could master needle turned applique. I'm happy with it so far but the process is not my favorite way to spend time. I have a box of Jinny Beyer fat quarters to use on the leaves and flowers. I think the only fabric not Jinny Beyer is the bowl in the fruit bowl block. Her fabrics are just great for this kind of applique.
I have finally learned that if I don't like something to leave it alone. Do you know how long it took me to learn to spit out food that tasted foul to me? I always do one test block to see if I like a technique. Lately, my test blocks have been postcard size so I have some fabric postcards on hand to mail out. That being said, the blocks are lovely.
Thanks, Paula. I'm just stubborn enough to finish the darned thing. Maybe I can stretch my boundaries. I have seen some beautiful fabric postcards, it might be a good learning tool.
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