Thanks so much to QuiltSwissy for her suggestion in my blog last week regarding Betty Alof's book "Quilt Your Favorite Photos". I ordered the book via the internet from Betty Alof's web site and received it in the mail Wednesday. The book is great. I learned that while generally I was on the right path regarding the applique wall hanging I'm planning to do in memory of my grandmother's house, Betty's book let me know I was trying to put way too much detail in the pattern.
So, I re-drew the pattern and am very pleased with the drawing now as a jumping off point for this project. I've pulled fabrics, and am ready to go.
I also have selected a series of teal fabrics in light to dark values that will eventually become a quilt for my neice. I have the idea/pattern floating around in my head - it will be a little while before I start it.
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Oh how interesting!! I can't wait to see the progress of this one.
ReplyDeleteI love the teal fabrics. I can't wait to see your progress on this project :)
ReplyDeleteVery intriguing! That would be a really fun idea to work with. Great start!
ReplyDeleteLooks very interesting...can't wait to see this project develop!
ReplyDeleteI think the best part for you (besides enjoying the creative process) will be revisiting all the memories this home holds.
I had no idea Betty had a book - I am taking her class at quiltuniversity.com and I'm drastically behind.
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