I don’t usually go through quite this much “process” before I start sewing, but since I did, I thought I’d share the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat… or something less melodramatic.
I had an idea, the other day – you can make spirals more or less the same way as a log cabin block. And, I think “spiral” is my favorite shape. So I started sketching, and then (unusual for me – but useful in this instance) moved to the drawing program on my computer, and I got this far (there ae a bunch of un-colored in spirals that are hard to see):
And I looked at it, and I loved it, and I wanted it, and I started imagining it on my bed. I even have a stack of fabric that’s been sitting, waiting for just the right project. Love!
And then I looked at it again, and cursed. Quilters, notice how nicely my curlicue’s fit together in a lovely organic, non-linear arrangement then, notice how my beloved design contains about a million and two inset seams, and no clear way to assemble the blocks. Drat!
*sigh* back to the drawing board, err, program. A snow-day later, and much adjusting of block placement and sewing line drawing , I’ve got a design that I can actually sew, if not the neatest mock-up:
Not sew in a neat grid, mind you, but I did figure out a way to split it into manageable sections with reasonable seams. (the blue boxes) Victory!
And started cutting:
I’ll show you more once I have some actual blocks to share: I can’t wait to see them myself.
brilliant design! can’t wait to see it come to life.
oooh – fabulous spirals.
I may have to do something with that original layout. And I love your sunny colors. I’m getting ready to start an auction quilt in that great pallet.
That is so cool. It is going to be an amazing quilt!
What a great design! I love spirals too and have thought for a long time about doing something with the Snails Trails block, but… Can’t wait to see how this comes along!
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I love those fabrics! I have a soft spot for pink and yellows. The blocks you have made out of them are fabulous!
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