2nd Border on Tulip Block

What a fight!!! This is the 3rd border I put on this quilt. The first two just did not work. So, instead of trying to tone down the color, I brightened it up. The yellow in the center of the square/triangle is the same yellow that is in one of the tulips, and in one of the prarie points. I will be sending a purple fabric for the back and binding.

I have never had a quilt with a mind of it's own... this was my first experience. What an interesting process. !! . So, this will be off to the next person and the quilting will begin.

Crazy Amish Quilt

The quilt is done!! I am so excited about the finished product. I used bright, bold colors on the front and a panel for the back. The person this is going to said she loved purple and wanted something modern. The next thing to do is finish the label and then it goes in the mail. I hope she likes it!!! Oh, and to give credit where credit is due, the pattern is from Quilters Cache and is called a "Crazy Amish Quilt". It originally is sized for 6" blocks, however to make the proper size for this exchange, I made it smaller and brighter.

It is so interesting how things change during the process. After identifying Purple as the color that would be added to settle the block down, Purple was not the color it needed. I took it to The Cutting Edge to use their fabric selection and polled the gals in the store (customers included - all opinions are always welcome during the design process). It was unanimous!!!! Pink was selected.

The block is now on point, pink is the color for this new "border", and there will be applique.

As soon as the applique is on, I will post the picture.

Day 2 of Consensus - Border 2 on Tulip Block

Yesterdays Census seems to be the same as Thursdays. The gals in my office get to see my quilts and are getting pretty good about giving their opinions. At first they weren't sure what I was looking for. Now they know I just want to honestly hear what they see, what they would have done differently with the color, or what they would do next.

I understand from listening to other quilting gals that have children in their quilting home, they use them in the same way. They will put the quilt on the design wall and then call the kids in to get their opinion. It helps.!!.

So, this weekend I will be selecting fabrics for a quilt block that 1) Will go on point 2) the border points will be predominently Purple (not sure what hue or tone) 3) This will be pretty much a plain area so that it will settle your eyes down from all the color and design in the block thus far 4) Not sure about what flower will be appliqued on each corner to tie it all in 5) And I'm taking it to my Thimbleberries meeting this morning so that I can use the stores fabric selection - much larger than my own.

Day 1 of Consensus - Border 2 on Tulip Block

Today's Census... 1) Busy Block to look at 2) the purple tends to stand out 3) the block would be interesting on point 4) to put a flower in each triangle/point might look nice
Tomorrow is another day, and hopefully more comments from the gals at work.
These, along with anything I receive on my blog, will be considered... And, this will be done by next weekend. I have the quilt project for Thimbleberries to work on, a baby quilt that is a week over due (baby is here), and the Quilt Exchange for the Four Seasons Exchange.
Also, a special thanks to Super Mom for taking the time to read my blog and give her ideas for my step on this creative block/quilt. I am so enjoying this group and the challenge!!!

It Arrived!!! The Daffodils are here!!! Wow what a splash of color!! I am so impressed with how Nikki decided on the Prairie Points and was able to tie it all together with the outside border.

Now for the stare down.... I have it with me at work today and have everyone giving me their opinion.

?What do you see first when you look at the block?

??What color would you add next?

???Would you turn it on the point?

Hopefully, after the survey today and tomorrow I will have an idea from others that I can take to my craft room for the search of fabric. I'll let you know how that goes! If you have any ideas, please be sure and let me know.

Spring Declarations of a Quilter

Recently the "Patchwork Party 2008" was found! Wow what a great selection of blocks.

I am collecting all of them during their suggested time line, and am looking forward to finishing my quilt with one of their "finishing" selections. While this challenge is not like the Round Robin I am involved in, I think it will be great challenge none the less.

And then again.. I have so many items (in all manner of crafting that I do) that are sitting and quietly nudging me to finish them. I'm not sure why I decided to take on another challenge.. but my thought was -- this one is only two blocks a month! AND, a quilt will be complete in one year. :>)

So,,, now I have the Round Robin Spring Fling 2008, Thimbleberries, a quilt for the Four Seasons Quilt Swap, the Patchwork Party 2008, as well as other projects that have been in action for 2 years now. I swore this year would be different. That this year I would save some time for ME. Another New Year Resolution broken!!!