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| Climbing Roses combines several techniques including string piecing, serged three dimensional flowers, and a flounced edge. |
I was thinking back on 2011 and the quilts I have worked on this past year. While I can think of several of them, others slip from my memory. Do you keep a listing of all of your projects? Or, perhaps you have been working on one that consumed all of your quilting time for the entire year.
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| Lizard Tails drew the most attention. |
A few years ago, I decided to keep a notebook of my projects. The purpose was to document when I started, what fabrics, techniques, etc. that I used. This was a trial for me because I am much more of a doer than a documenter. With some projects, I made excellent notes and others just happened and were out the door before I even thought about noting them. This year, I will again resolve to do a better job of keeping notes.
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| My serged pillows put a smile on my face every time I look at them. I love the bright colors and combination of fabrics. |
What were the quilts that I most enjoyed making this past year? Which one did I learn the most from? Was it a technique that I learned or perfected (well, hardly perfected, maybe got a little better at)? Was it the creativity that hooked me in? Which project was the most fun making? Was there one that I enjoy using daily? Were there quilts that gave me great joy in giving away?
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| I'm happiest about all of the quilts our Undercover Quilters group made and donated this year. |
Where did your quilting life take you this past year? What joy did it bring into your life?
This year was a great year for me; I was commissioned to make a quilt for the very first time, which was so exciting! I took a class at Quilt University, and learned how to "see" things differently - there, I made a really neat little art quilt. And most importantly, I made a quilt as a gift for my bf's daughter, for her 21st birthday. Earlier in the year, we had quite a falling out, and my hope was that this quilt would act as a band aid, and a bridge to better times, which it did..
ReplyDeleteI'm so looking forward to growing as a quilter and a crafter this year - and wish you all the best in your journey as well.. Looking forward to seeing what inspires you!
Happy New Year Sharon. I can see how keeping notes would be a challenge. I'm always ready to dive into the next project once I finish what I'm working on. I like this idea though. It would be a good way to review your work when preparing for a lecture.
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