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Friday, June 28, 2019

June UFO

Sometimes when I am working on an improv project (which means there is no pattern and you are making it up as you go along) I get myself tied up in knots. There are so many decisions to make, there's math to calculate, and there are pieces to fit together that don't fit! 
Having "fun" late at night!
I saw a quote from fabric designer Tula Pink that I love:
"This is quilting, we are not saving the world we are saving ourselves, so we might as well have a little fun with it."

 Oh yah... I'm supposed to be having fun here!
So instead of agonizing over the pieces not fitting together, and doing endless math calculations to make things fit, I just decided to sew pieces together and hack off the ends! I made 5 rows, added some hunks to the ends, cut them all to be the same size, and sewed them together. Then I added a border from leftover pieces and ta-da... 
I'm delighted to say that "Dots and Dashes" has finally become a quilt top!
Dots and Dashes quilt top

 This quilt was started last June when I received some fabrics from Sarah for making a Hands2Help quilt. I combined those gifts with strips and 1.5" squares leftover from one of my favourite quilts called Starburst. I'm so happy these little bits found a quilt to be sewn into and can't wait to quilt this one now! Woohoo!
Linking up to One Monthly Goal June finishes.

13 comments:

  1. MaryFriday, June 28, 2019

    Way to handle rows that didn't measure up. Congrats on your finish for June. Sew Scrappy!

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  2. Karin - BluePip DesignsFriday, June 28, 2019

    What a lovely way to look at your project. I like the final result!

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  3. The Joyful QuilterFriday, June 28, 2019

    Definitely looks like you had fun with this one. Happy quilting!

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  4. audreyFriday, June 28, 2019

    I think that's what we're supposed to do with improv. Let go of the stress and either add on or hack it off. It looks wonderful! Kudos to you for plowing through the decision making and getting it finished.:)

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  5. ShelinaFriday, June 28, 2019

    This turned out to be really pretty. Those chunks add so much interest and doesn't look like you took any shortcuts at all.

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  6. Vicki WFriday, June 28, 2019

    It turned out great! I like your attitude about it. The fun shows through.

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  7. Patty Saturday, June 29, 2019

    Very fun quilt top. Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and congrats on your finish!

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  8. Angie in SoCalSaturday, June 29, 2019

    Clever quilt!

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  9. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingSaturday, June 29, 2019

    Great way to put it together.

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  10. JollygirlSaturday, June 29, 2019

    I love this quilt! It is so interesting to look at and the colors are calming. I love this quilt!

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  11. Lisa J.Sunday, June 30, 2019

    This looks beautiful Kathy. I love how it came together.

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  12. BarbMonday, July 01, 2019

    I love your sentiments and good for you for sewing and hacking and mostly importantly, having fun! the whimsical placements looks great.

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  13. SueRThursday, July 04, 2019

    I love this quilt! It's so appealing in its simplicity. You should write a pattern and sell it!

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