I have a bit of a plan. I have made 5 - 12 inch blocks with the Dancing Mama's and then I have 11 - 12 inch blocks that are the black and African fabric. I was thinking that I would make just the 16 blocks. I will see how it looks up on the design wall when finished. I have only a small amount of the black fabric - that is my limitation right now.
Each Dancing Mama block is a little unique and put together differently - to equal 12 inches finished. I think that will give it a bit of a "funky" look. The other blocks are all the same. The African fabric is quite difficult to work with - it really stretches and moves around. No real straight edge or salvage - very loose weave.
And a couple of days ago the quilt shop had more African fabric - so I bought three more 1/2 metre pieces. I am not including this in my quilt though as I am pretty much finished cutting out my blocks and such.
And I also made a teddy bear yesterday. Picture to follow -- but I wasn't too happy with the pattern - it is much bigger than what I wanted. So I have not decide what I will do with it yet.
So all in all it was a good day -- but very quiet in blogland. Have a good weekend :)))
I love the dancing mamas, since you first showed them. Seeing them as blocks and on next to the pieced blocks makes them even more wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteThe Dancing Mamas are great. When I had some soft loose weave fabric that I loved, I used the lightest weight iron on interfacing to stabilze it. That seemed to work well.
ReplyDeleteYour hard work looks fabulous, too. The Dancing Mamas are great.
ReplyDeleteCiao, it is very nice.
ReplyDeleteYou say that is difficult to work, is it cotton or silk?
Are you happy now for the windows?
ciao ciao
That's one striking quilt Pam! Very nice and I love the dancing mamas .... cute.
ReplyDeleteOooooh, your African quilt is going to be awsome, Pam ! You're really doing a GREAT job. Keep going, dear !
ReplyDeleteHugs & smiles,
NADINE
It's so cool to see your progress on this quilt. It looks like it'w worth the effort even if the fabric is a little tricky, it's so unique and gorgeous. You're going to send it to me when you are done, right?? ;)
ReplyDeleteThe window looks great - tell Jim congratulations. I hope he is able to keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteYour African quilt looks wonderful as well - in a very different way than the window. I think it is great that you are using the fabric already - mine is still sitting in the closet from several years ago. I like your setting you have chosen as well.
Your dancing mamas are so great! I usually don´t like african fabric for quilts but after seeing yours, I have changed my mind! The colours are so warm against the black. I am looking forward to seeing more of it. Take care.
ReplyDeletepam! thank you for that very warm welcome! i am just loving being part of this weblog community. it seems that every quilter here has their own set of unique tricks, tools, and outlooks and i get to "eavesdrop" on all of them. how cool that someone in the ring is enjoying some of my musings too.
ReplyDeleteby the way, did you ever make a top of those great orphan blocks from a few posts back?
Hi Pam,
ReplyDeleteThe African quilt looks fabulous- it is really funky looking. I know a friend of mine uses a variety of black tone on tones(other background colors too) in her backgrounds to add interest- I don't know if that would solve your problem with black or not, but I thought I would suggest it as an alternative.
Your window is beautiful and so it your feather weight case- You are one talented family.
Be well,
Anna
Woooooohoooooo! So you're finally getting the window finished! lol Can I still come over and sit on those blue chairs and enjoy a bottle of wine? ;o) lol - Your dancing mamas are looking good! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteOh.... I am lovin' how that is coming together!
ReplyDeleteWow!!!Fabulous indeed, I love these colors:)))
ReplyDeleteI love the dancing mamas, love the way this quilt is coming together.
ReplyDeleteLooking good Pam. Are you enjoying just sort of making it up as you go along?
ReplyDeleteI'm loveing the African quilt, especially the Dancing Mamas. I look forward to seeing it finished.
ReplyDeleteOh, this quilt is just jiving along and love the bear, even though it was short for this earth.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I love the African quilt! The funky touch is perfect.
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