It's hard to believe it's been a month since
the first TLP link-up! I've been making lots of progress on the first of my selections - Quilt in the Headlights from
Boo Davis'
Dare to be Square. I've blogged about it
here and
here. It's all layered and ready to go, but I'm a little stumped... how to quilt it?
Option #1 - Free motion quilt the background to make the deer pop (I worry about the durability of FMQ)
Option #2 - Straight line quilting on the diagonal as shown in the book (I love diagonal quilting!)
Thoughts, dear reader?
And as if the quilting conundrum wasn't enough, I had a hell of a time moving on to my next selection. This happens to me with "special" fabrics or projects. I get all hung up on my choice because I know it's going to be something I'll want to keep and treasure. When it's a quick quilt from my stash or a present for someone else, the decisions seem to come much more easily. And I don't think I can justify a fourth couch quilt in the TV room!
The three books from which I need to make a choice have been living on my coffee table throughout the Olympics... which means I've been looking at them a lot! More later on those EPP Sochi Diamonds that photobombed this shot!
So I shuffled them. Literally, closed my eyes and shuffled them with the idea in mind that whichever book came up on top would provide my next project! And the winner is...
One would think I was trying to wear this book out with the number of times I've flipped its pages! But I've finally settled on a decision. It's...
Ladders! All the quilts in this book are designed by different modern quilters and this one's an Elizabeth Hartman special. I am so drawn to her work - as evidenced by the fact that one of my other TLP books is
Modern Patchwork! Compared to other quilts in this book, Ladders might not be too tough to expand to a larger size along the way.
While I'm tempted by the earth tones in the original quilt (the living room might need a quilt one day..), I'm leaning toward Kona blues with the ladders themselves in Kona white. Blue and white are just so crisp... makes me think of fresh snow and blue bird skies.
And I might have a few blues in my Kona stash already!
As I'm sure you've guessed, I'm linking up with Adrienne over at
Chezzetcook Modern Quilts for this
month's check in! If you're not already on the Library Project bandwagon, it's not too late. I heard a rumour there will be prizes! ☺
Hope you're making progress on your projects! Can't wait to read all about it!
J
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