Sunday, February 10, 2013

If I Blog It, I will Finish It



The Brief: A picnic rug (quilt). Simple construction, darkish prints, not too girly. More aesthetically pleasing and less prone to collecting dead grass than the entirely synthetic, water-proof-backed picnic rug that has been hanging out in the back of our car for years and is currently in a heap in our driveway, possibly growing mould. It's done great service but it's hardly inspiring.

So. I bought my first ever 'fat quarter pack' when Sew Mama Sew was having a big ol' sale not long ago. It's called Splendor 1920, by Bari J for Art Gallery Fabrics. Along the selvedge it says 'feel the difference' and in fact I did; these are quilting cottons of particular soft silkiness. I also bought a couple of other yards to work in. The criss-cross middle bits are Kate Spain's Cuzco. What's his name?

CUZ-CO-OOOO!

(I cannot help mentally yelping out the song from Emperor's New Groove.)

Cut it up last night. Sewed it together this morning. I make that sound quick and easy but you know? Even the most basic of quilts is still a quilt. There are quite a few hours in this baby already. Hence my blog-it-to-keep-up-the-momentum.

Must. Make. Quilt. Back. Rah, rah, go me!

- Jane x
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  1. CHDFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    Go you! I'm attempting my first ever quilt and have managed to cut squares every now and then when I have a moment. I'm amazed at your speed and momentum. Mine is going to take me a looooong time. Cx

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  2. BerniceFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    Looking good. I'll cheer you over the finishing line.

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  3. justmejayFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    This is one gorgeous picnic rug! Looking forward to seeing it finished ;-)

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  4. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 3:10 AM

    Oh it's beautiful, imagine me cheering you on! I am so glad I'm not the only one who loves the emperors new groove. Llama face!!!!

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  5. JaneFebruary 11, 2013 at 3:36 AM

    Thanks team! And yes Carla, long-time fave around here... scary beyond all reason?

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Wow, you're fast. You can do it!

    I'm in the same boat as you, only I started my quilt a year and a half ago! Interestingly enough, I also posted about my quilt yesterday in an attempt to get myself motivated for my new quilting deadline (which is Easter), so it's funny (and comforting) to see that I am not the only one. I can't believe I initially thought I would have it finished in one month! I was clueless.

    I will cheer you on, but at the speed your going you will probably be finished by the time you read this comment :)

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    1. AnonymousOctober 17, 2013 at 12:59 PM

      So did blogging about it work? Are you finished? I didn't make my Easter deadline, but I finished my quilt today!

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  7. Inder-ificFebruary 12, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    You can do it! You can do it! (Now, maybe I should finally finish one of my quilts? Nah ... )

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  8. SarahFebruary 13, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    Oh thats nice. I've been tempted to do something similar, sometimes, but the waterproof synthetic rugs always win out due to soggy ground.

    Do you need a cheer squad? JANE, JANE, SHE'S OUR (WO)MAN! IF SHE CAN'T DO IT, NO-ONE CAN!!!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    Would love to see an update of your progress.

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Hey, I would really love to know what you think. Go on!

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