der, I've been learning to slow down and NOT rush through things (at least not as much as I used to do). Anyway, as I said in an earlier post, I found 2 potential fabrics in my stash in the mountains for the background for my Angel's Trumpet quilt hanging. And, as it turned out, I decided that my husband's #1 choice was the best. I tried mine first (of course) but had to admit that it really didn't do it. I still have a good ways to go before finishing this hanging, but I'm beginning to get excited about it now. The background fabric is a hand-dye by Ricky Tims that I got when I went to Houston and I think it is going to be perfect. Whew! Since Angel's Trumpets are known for the wonderful and alluring scent that they waft into the evening atmosphere, I've decided to call it "Ladies of the Night."
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Progress--Slowly But Surely
Sometimes I wish I were one of those highly productive quilters who seem to churn out piece after piece of wonderfully orginal work in hardly more than a day or two--but I'm not. However, for me, that may not be a bad thing. As I've gotten ol
der, I've been learning to slow down and NOT rush through things (at least not as much as I used to do). Anyway, as I said in an earlier post, I found 2 potential fabrics in my stash in the mountains for the background for my Angel's Trumpet quilt hanging. And, as it turned out, I decided that my husband's #1 choice was the best. I tried mine first (of course) but had to admit that it really didn't do it. I still have a good ways to go before finishing this hanging, but I'm beginning to get excited about it now. The background fabric is a hand-dye by Ricky Tims that I got when I went to Houston and I think it is going to be perfect. Whew! Since Angel's Trumpets are known for the wonderful and alluring scent that they waft into the evening atmosphere, I've decided to call it "Ladies of the Night."
der, I've been learning to slow down and NOT rush through things (at least not as much as I used to do). Anyway, as I said in an earlier post, I found 2 potential fabrics in my stash in the mountains for the background for my Angel's Trumpet quilt hanging. And, as it turned out, I decided that my husband's #1 choice was the best. I tried mine first (of course) but had to admit that it really didn't do it. I still have a good ways to go before finishing this hanging, but I'm beginning to get excited about it now. The background fabric is a hand-dye by Ricky Tims that I got when I went to Houston and I think it is going to be perfect. Whew! Since Angel's Trumpets are known for the wonderful and alluring scent that they waft into the evening atmosphere, I've decided to call it "Ladies of the Night."
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3 comments:
Great background choice - sets the nighttime mood. The trumpets look so realistic.
Great piece Judy. I look forward to seeing it finished. I also enjoyed your quilting photo tutorial.
Thanks, Karen and Corky.
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