I realize it looks uneven. It's not, apparently the photographer was. This quilt was made from some fabric my Pops got me. Much brighter and bolder than I was used to, but I am discovering that trying things outside of my comfort zone is generally rewarding. The only new thing I did on this lap quilt is to use premade quilt binding. I used Double Fold Bias tape, because I really HATE cutting fabric. I know it goes with the territory but it makes me nutty with boredom. So the bias tape for the binding helped my sanity a lot. Expensive, but how much should one spend on mental health? ;)
So on to the Snail's Trail. I posted a while ago HERE about a snail's trail sampler I did. I call it "Grasping Hands" and I love the pattern. It's one of my favorites. But for someone who hates precise measurements and precise cutting, it's a nightmare. So I had resigned myself to not having a bed quilt with that pattern. However, my BFF Misha is willing to do the top for me, and I will do the quilting and the binding. I'm pretty thrilled about this, because not only will I get the pattern I want for my bed, but I will also be getting a quilt top made by one of my favorite peeps.
In other news, I have compacted/impacted/ferociously unhappy sinuses. It has been causing a world of "ew" and "ow" in my life lately...the root cause of which is allergies that are more like tiny armies that have defected and are attacking the home base. A CT Scan revealed that all of my sinuses are packed tight. The end result of this is that I am on prednisone. Prednisone normally makes me evil beyond belief. So far I'm doing okay...I think it's because of the amazing relief I am feeling for being able to breathe without feeling like I am inhaling mud for the first time in ages.
So I'm now motivated to do some quilting. For one thing, I have energy and for another, if a mood swing hits, I'd rather take it out on my fabric than my fiance. I've got a few art quilts in mind, some of which are outside my normal realm...but I'm learning that can be cool. Feels good to stretch the mental limbs now and again.
So on to the Snail's Trail. I posted a while ago HERE about a snail's trail sampler I did. I call it "Grasping Hands" and I love the pattern. It's one of my favorites. But for someone who hates precise measurements and precise cutting, it's a nightmare. So I had resigned myself to not having a bed quilt with that pattern. However, my BFF Misha is willing to do the top for me, and I will do the quilting and the binding. I'm pretty thrilled about this, because not only will I get the pattern I want for my bed, but I will also be getting a quilt top made by one of my favorite peeps.
In other news, I have compacted/impacted/ferociously unhappy sinuses. It has been causing a world of "ew" and "ow" in my life lately...the root cause of which is allergies that are more like tiny armies that have defected and are attacking the home base. A CT Scan revealed that all of my sinuses are packed tight. The end result of this is that I am on prednisone. Prednisone normally makes me evil beyond belief. So far I'm doing okay...I think it's because of the amazing relief I am feeling for being able to breathe without feeling like I am inhaling mud for the first time in ages.
So I'm now motivated to do some quilting. For one thing, I have energy and for another, if a mood swing hits, I'd rather take it out on my fabric than my fiance. I've got a few art quilts in mind, some of which are outside my normal realm...but I'm learning that can be cool. Feels good to stretch the mental limbs now and again.
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