God, I love quilting. Such a pleasant thing to do. Terry posted an important information: Some fabrics cause problems, turning out bulky when being quilted. Right. As a colour addict, of course I chose the brightest among my fabrics. Now they turn out to be anarchists and never to stick to the rules. 
Will I carry on fighting or give in and buy (bleah, what a word!!) fabrics that are more obediant? Will I be able to finish my living room nap quilt, or will it end up as a chair cushion? I don't know.Susan suggested in her comment to separate the blocks by dark edges. I'm seriously thinking about this idea. In my head, it becomes a beautiful dark screen with bright squares. And it would make the work faster.
-- I added some embroidery to my Etsy items. One bracelet (the one with English sweets) was sent to England yesterday.
The husband is coming home this afternoon! :-)) I have to hurry with my housework.
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Und warum sollen Stoffe auch kein Eigenleben haben - "fabrics are people, too"" hat Jude mal geschrieben... P.S. : Joseph´s coat ist klasse!
yes certain fabrics can be quite contrary. I love the idea of a dark border around your squares. I am partial to darks and brights together though. I'm sure you will find the perfect solution :)
I really hope that you will continue to work on this piece....actually, I cannot imagine YOU putting it aside, as you are such a determined person. I like the idea of the dark sashing also. Your hand stitching is lovely. Please don't stop.
Your etsy shop is looking wonderful. I wish you'd offer more bracelets with the polymer clay beads. The mosaics are wonderful too!
Have fun with your hubby.......and just delete that housework! LOL
xo
oh yes. i love it too. and i am notice those liquid black and white squares...love them and look at the way that blue peeks through at the edges, may be just stitch the blocks down to a base without actually connecting them. i like that.....a little disorientation. ha! welcome to my coma.
I also like the b&w squares, but the fabric is almost as stubborn and choleric as zebras are said to be! The blocks aren't connected yet, I want to make a number of them and still be free to rearrange them. Maybe it goes against the grain of an experienced quilter, sorry if that's so. Maybe I will hit the floor with my forehead soon and say, in the future I'll do it as it has to be done.
I love rearranging too.
this is looking wonderful, Eva. I love the hand stitches and the way everything plays together. No, I wouldn't sash them with dark strips - but it's not mine, is it? I have to go and visit your Etsy shop now.
this is beautiful Eva.
What lovely colors together. They work so well! The stitches are perfect too.
Wow , I bought some fabrics for partchwork , but still i dont have a time for do it, you are doing now, Je suis jalouse :))))
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