Meanwhile, progress on the third quilt in the triple arched window series has been sporadic and sluggish. But it's finally pieced, sandwiched, basted and on the machine. So, what (other than time) was the issue for this third one?
To backtrack for a moment: In nine years, I've never repeated a landscape quilt. Variety is what keeps me interested. However, the last two landscapes I made did use the same arched window/opening design (see previous blog posts on Villa with a View and Wooded Villa).
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I don't mind using the same cat... |
Can we say "denial"? Because, due to the painfully c r e e p i n g progress on this third quilt, I can no longer deny that repeating even just that one design element was too much similarity for me.
Admittedly, it seemed like a real timesaver at first--one drawing for three quilts (I did re-trace new pattern pieces each time, figuring the outlines would get wonky with the second and third cuts).
This fall foliage is the top half of the panel used in Wooded Villa, the second quilt in the series. |
So, yet again, lesson learned...this particular lesson being one we've all heard many times: "Be true to yourself." Series landscape quilts are great--I love seeing them in magazines and have always been intrigued by the idea--but apparently I don't love making them. Nice to know for certain, though.
So, on to a new design using cooler colors--my favorites! I'm taking a hard look at this fabric combo for an underwater scene. The colors are a treat for my eyes after working with two autumn scenes.
Fusible applique prepared for cutting, using Steam-a-Seam II Lite. |
Next time, hopefully, a finish for the third--and last!--quilt in the arched window series.
Have a great weekend!
Linda
I can understand getting saturated with seemingly doing the same thing, although even after all the barns I've done I am not in the least tired of them. Probably because each one is different. Can't wait to see what you create with that amazing green/blue fabric....it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou're right, the barns are different enough to keep interest going, while using these exact same arch components, even on different fabric...I just got tired of looking at them. And I think using fiery colors in all three quilts was getting old, too. I need some water! LOL
Deleteoh, I fully understand where you're coming from but I do love seeing your fabric choices and the whole process. Now your new project looks very interesting and I love all underwater scenes.
ReplyDeleteOh Rhonda, I just saw your last couple of posts!!... :( I hope the water hasn't risen any higher since then. How ironic that I said to Magpie that I needed water...I take it back! Crossing fingers your rain will stop soon.
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