Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Getting there...

It's getting there! Not such a wonderful picture of the quilt top, but I finished it.   Now to pin and quilt - I am going to do walking foot quilting, as I really loved that the last time I quilted.  There is a lot to be said for large scale quilting - even though it has taken me ages to do this one, I think I love the design process and the fabrics so much. Just looking at the fabrics is pleasurable and then taking the time to mull over a design is good therapy. It rests the brain and lets the data process through the tunnels of the mind until something percolates outward.  At the moment the brain is processing a quilt out of old shirts, and maybe that design will spring into consciousness one of these days. That's next.

Meanwhile, retirement is a good thing! I have no trouble with time on my hands, that's for sure. So much to do and think about and read. Read and think. And add this and that to the sewing area and take this and that out.  Next post will cover additions.  I am thinning what I am not going to use or don't want to use, and adding only what I want!   I am in love with Madeira Polyneon.   Glad I took the class last June and had to buy some!

4 comments:

glorm said...

Blues are so soothing, aren't they?

Glad you are loving retirement. Some adapt more easily than others.

catspec said...

Thank you glorm! :) Blues are nice....hoping I do finish this soon! :) Retirement is the best....especially in the cold snow of Winter....

deep1084 said...

I love your quilt and how different it is from my traditional piecing. You are an inspiration to me! I am so glad you are enjoying retirement. It's like taking a deep breath....

catspec said...

Thank you Deep! :) I appreciate the kind words!