Sunday, August 7, 2011

~ Decisions, Decisions ~

After completing my first week back at work, I was finally able to get back to working on my husband’s quilt. I have to admit, I have been totally and completely frustrated with how the quilt is coming along. Midweek, I decided to give up and start another quilt for my husband!! Fortunately, I wasn’t able to do much quilting this past week, but was able to do a lot of stewing thinking. After much reflection (I still hate the word, but find the process very useful), and a pep talk from my sister, I realized that, yes, I CAN do this!!  So, I got back to what I have the most difficulty with…squaring the blocks…all 121 of them. I’m about half way through with this and thinking about how I want to lay out the blocks for the quilt. The pattern gives 4 possible layouts. While my husband was outside grilling, I quickly laid out the blocks in the different patterns and snapped pictures…





I'm going to have so many colors to place just right. Before starting the quilt, I had chosen which layout I was going to use. But now, well I’m just not sure. I love all of them!!! At least I have a little more time to make a decision J

Have a great week!!
~ Michelle ~

7 comments:

  1. I don't envy you I like them all!!!

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  2. They all look great! I'm partial to the second layout ;-)

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  3. I love the fabric. I am sure you will make the right decision on your layout.

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  4. love the colors, I just love the rich deep colors of fall.

    I am new to the sewing/quilting blog land and am organizing a christmas fabric swap, and was wondering if you would be interested in joining in on the fun, if so you can read about it here at, Paula's Crafty Boutique.
    Happy quilting

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  5. I think it's going to be gorgeous! Hang in there! It will be worth it in the end! It's really beautiful. I'm partial to the star layout, but I love stars....

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  6. Your blocks are great, and you will have a beautiful quilt when done. I like the 2nd and 4th layouts, but all 4 work very well. Great job!

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  7. Hope all is well. You must be really busy with school and not getting much sewing time in. :-( Miss you and your posts! Wishing you well!

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