"There is a destiny that makes us brothers:
None goes his way alone:
All that we send into the lives of others
Comes back into our own."

Edwin Markham

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Well begun is half done

Aristotle gets the credit for the title of this post. This quilt was well begun over a year ago, but I am happy to say that today it is finished. It started out as a Fons and Porter kit. The original quilt was made up of 100 paper pieced log cabin blocks. My smaller version consists of just 64 blocks. I have to admit that I was not 'in love' with some of the fabrics in the kit but I decided to use them all anyway. I am glad I did.

The quilting itself is pretty basic. While I love the look of densely quilted art quilts (and wall hangings and table runners as well) I prefer the softer look and feel of a lightly quilted blanket that will be used for warmth and comfort.

While some of you have wonderfully creative muses who encourage you with every project, it seems that I am stuck with a nagging voice reminding me that I need to finish what I've started before I can move on to something new. Maybe today I can finally visit my local fabric store. I understand they are holding a big sale!

Sandy
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5 comments:

  1. KatieFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    I remember that quilt from a while back. Good for you finishing it! It looks great and will be nice to snuggle under in this cold weather.

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  2. ---"Love"February 2, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    What a lovely quilt! While it's true some of the fabrics may not be your favorites, all together, they turned into a very interesting effect. Your quilting is perfect! Great job! ---"Love"

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  3. Marsha BFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Yea for a sale! Yea for a finish, too! You quilt turned out beautifully! What is next?

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  4. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    I like what you did;) And the red binding is great (I love red for bindings)!! Tell that voice to mind her own business once in a while....there are other creative voices that want to get a word in edge wise;)
    Happy Quilting!!

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  5. LiriopiaFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Very pretty! Is that Log Cabin or Court House Steps? Bonnie Hunter says that even the ugliest fabric will disappear in a quilt if it is cut small enough, LOL! Tell that little voice if it is not going to encourage you, take a hike!

    Liri

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