This time of year, everything is a bit of a slog for me...
it really is unfortunate. Consistent with my coordinates, this time of year brings the promise of new beginnings. Yet, I am left feeling a bit blue and not quite ready for the happiness of sunshine and warm days.
But this week I was on a mission. No time to mire in the muck!
The motivation will have to remain a mystery for now, but I am excited to be sewing with a purpose...
I have been playing with solids {funny how that works!}
lots of wonky triangles on a bed of snow!
a nice baby size quilt...now to find a backing and to quilt!
Next up...another baby quilt! And again, solids, but a very different feel. This was inspired by a knitted blanket I pinned on Pinterest. Gotta love Pinterest!
Not quite finished.
I used a combination of solids for these projects. Some Konas, Studio E peppered cottons, Moda Crossweave and Art Gallery solids.
It's interesting how different solids can feel and behave!
I love the depth of the peppered cottons and the crossweave, but I do find they require a bit more attention. Because of the nature of the weave, they can easily be distorted in the pressing if you aren't careful. But you just can beat the wonderful texture they add to any project.
Robert Kaufman Kona's have such a wide range of color, there is always just the right color for any project....and who doesn't love that! Then Art Gallery solids are so yummy to the touch! I love that they feel like expensive bed sheets!
I know there are oodles of other solids out there. Tell me your favorite!
And just as a little teaser....I will be posting about another amazing line of solids...Oakshott!
But for now, I would love to know which solids you prefer and why!
happy friday!
mary
** title...So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright by Simon and Garfunkel
