Tall Tales from Kansas

Above is my favorite block (so far) from this year’s Block Studies class with Tara Faughnan. I love the colors and how they all are coming together. At this point, with 12 blocks made, it seems like I might be headed for a full-on big size quilt. Or maybe not.

The picture above is my favorite block from last years Block Studies class. Trying all sorts of things after getting down the basic idea is pure fun. I decided I should make a few more squares and try to “puzzle” all of the different sizes together into a table runner of sorts.

I laid things out, took a photo so I would remember what goes where, and am on a roll. I took apart a piece or two when deciding on the layout. I have learned so much from these classes and had just the best time.

I may hand quilt this since it’s small and hand stitching is enjoyable for me in a meditative sort of way. All final decisions to be negotiated when it’s put together. Me, myself, and I will each get a vote.

Playing around with colorful fabrics in a small study is GREAT fun. I had a conversation with my friend Mary Joan the other day about making stuff. She is a one project at a time maker and does beautiful work – quilting, knitting, and needlepoint. I love how she gets things DONE. I want to be a one-thing-at-a-time maker but my brain doesn’t work that way. Happily, each of us who love making are free to honor our natural instincts and do what pleases us most.

More photos to follow as the process unfolds. As always, do not hold your breath.