Commentary about works in progress, design & creativity
I took a look at my design wall the other day and realized that it reflected the craziness of my mind. Yes, I have a lot of projects going on right now. 1- The Sad Quilt. I have three blocks made and need to cut out another. It takes time and a lot of brain … Continue reading “My Crazy Design Wall”
As you probably noticed, I haven’t mentioned the Pantone Project recently. I have had a lot going on, but I have also been stressed out about this project. I like the design I have and was stressed that I might not be able to execute it as is. I was afraid I would run out … Continue reading “Back to the Design Wall: Pantone”
Short answer? Everything. You can see that the small design wall is filled. I still like the improv pieces; I just haven’t gotten back to them, though I have a few more scraps to add to each one. The Ombre Weave blocks are there to remind me where I am going. I have 40 of … Continue reading “What’s on the Design Wall”
There are three big projects on my design wall, but a slew of littler bits and pieces as well. It looks really messy, but there is a method to the chaos. I am still looking forward to getting some of those projects off the design wall, so the projects that are left have a little … Continue reading “What’s on the Design Wall?”
Not much is happening in my workroom. I was gone and work has tired me out. Still, the design wall isn’t empty. The pink blocks are the start of a future donation top. I talked about it a few weeks ago. I really enjoy looking at them and having them on my design wall. They … Continue reading “What’s on the Design Wall?”
Yes, I am fortunate to have two design walls. I found, while they were folded up and not usable, that I couldn’t really make quilts. I managed one, which seems paltry compared to last year’s general output. Again, I was surprised at what was on the small design wall. I knew about the yellow improv … Continue reading “What’s on the Design Wall – Small”
I was surprised to see projects pinned to my design walls when we put them back up over the weekend. I knew I had left projects on there, but the mists of time clouded over which ones they actually were. I took all the bits and bobs off the large design wall (pictured) and pressed … Continue reading “What’s on the Design Wall?”
Finally, I finally got on DH’s schedule to get my design walls reinstalled. He had a three day weekend (I didn’t ), so he felt like he had the spare time. He got a new white stick for one of the design walls so everything matches and looks nice. We put up both of the … Continue reading “Design Wall Reinstallation”
One of the reasons I wanted to finish the HST Donation Top/Back was to free up space on my large design wall. I have a lot of pieces and part ready to sew together for the 30 Something top and I was having trouble envisioning how the whole thing was going to go together. I … Continue reading “30 Something on the Design Wall”
As soon as I move the X Quilt off the design wall, I moved all the HSTs leftover from the X Quilt on to my large design wall. I wanted to play around with layout a little bit. I had to squeeze it on to my small design wall to show it to you before. … Continue reading “HSTs on the Design Wall”
The felt finally arrived. DH went out and got a piece of wood and we were able to install my new design wall. First, I made a sleeve. Next, we slipped the wood through the sleeve and, then, screwed the wood into the wall. The photo, above, shows my workroom in a big jumble because … Continue reading “New Design Wall Installation”
I have been looking for fabric for the design wall and have pretty much decided on felt, at least as a temporary solution. I found a site that, I thought, sold it for $4.75/yard. It turned out to be $4.75/ quarter yard! It’s partially wool, so I guess that makes sense, but it was disappointing … Continue reading “Design Wall Testing”
My design reached its new home. The new owner set it up and has put a beautiful quilt on it. I am so glad they were able to put it up. I am working on my new design wall. Stay tuned.
I sold my design wall. I bought the design wall at least 5 years ago, probably more. I don’t remember exactly when, though it was at a Santa Clara Valley Quilt Association show. It was an impulse buy and I had high hopes for the additional design space. Unfortunately, it didn’t really work for me, … Continue reading “Good-bye Design Wall”
My design wall is not full right now. Neither design wall is full as I work on gifts for Christmas and upcoming birthdays. My small design wall is not completely empty either. There are two projects on the left. I have the leftover Strip blocks from my donation quilts in the very upper left hand … Continue reading “Design Wall Monday November 2019”