Deb wanted an update on my new fabric organization system, and if it has helped shake me out of my rut.
I'm awfully pleased with this! I let loose and worked on two of my biggest issues- 1) the matchy matchy fabric and 2) hoarding my faves. See all those recognizable designer pieces in there? I was really careful to try and avoid more than 2 of any one line. And see some of my faves in there? I cut pieces out of fabrics I have been hoarding for ages. And you know what? It felt GREAT. Having the fabrics sorted by nothing other than color really did help me- I pulled anything I liked, regardless of what category I might have put it in before. My focus fabric is that Heather Ross matryoshka. It has such great colors in it, and is so adorable. Everything else built around it. And by the way, did you happen to notice that I managed to make my pink and orange quilt into a pink and orange AND purple quilt? It's a gift, I tell you.
So here's where I'm going with these: 9 improvisationally pieced blocks of varying sizes, to be finished off in white on white, and put together w/white on white outer border, then REALLY bold binding. I whipped out 6 blocks last night while watching the first 3 episodes of Buffy on Hulu.
I would have gone on longer, but I really needed to sleep. As soon as I finish our taxes tonight, I'll make more. And more. And more! Mwah-ha-ha-ha-ha!
Love your fabric! Your blocks are looking great. I want to see more.
Posted by: MichelleB | April 14, 2009 at 09:59 AM
these are so great! I LOVE colour!!
Posted by: LauraJ | April 14, 2009 at 10:34 AM
you are so back...so out of your rut! these are fab! love the deep colors...they are going to look amazing floated in white. lovely!!
Posted by: jacquie | April 14, 2009 at 01:51 PM
It certainly looks like you got that much needed shot in the arm! Back in the groove and being groovy!
Posted by: Debra Spincic | April 14, 2009 at 05:47 PM
You don't like red, do you? LOL...I think your blocks look fun and oh so bright. WTG
Posted by: Teresa | April 15, 2009 at 05:08 AM
LOVIN' your blocks
you got your groove back!!
Posted by: christine | April 15, 2009 at 07:04 AM
http://www.crossstitchermagazine.co.uk/page/crossstitch?entry=interview_with_kaffe_fassett
Thought of you when I saw this.
Posted by: Debi | April 15, 2009 at 08:32 AM
thank you, Debi!!
-Sam
Posted by: Samantha | April 15, 2009 at 09:12 AM
That's going to be a 'zinger' quilt indeed! Love it.
Posted by: Sandra | April 16, 2009 at 05:44 PM
Oh, I do like!
Posted by: Ellen | April 16, 2009 at 07:08 PM
Love these blocks!!
Posted by: Serena | April 16, 2009 at 07:22 PM
Totally awesome blocks!
btw I have SERIOUS stash envy right now...
Posted by: Ruth | April 17, 2009 at 12:28 PM
I've got a fantastic Kaffe project going on...I think of you every time I go to my sewing room!
Posted by: Andi | April 19, 2009 at 03:18 PM
Your wish is my command- I'll post ASAP!
Posted by: Samantha | April 20, 2009 at 08:09 PM
Thanks, Jacquie- and I have 2 blocks to put into the mail for you tomorrow!
Posted by: Samantha | April 20, 2009 at 08:10 PM
It feels good to be back in the groovy groove!
Posted by: Samantha | April 20, 2009 at 08:18 PM
thanks! I did!!
Posted by: Samantha | April 20, 2009 at 08:18 PM
Thank you, Laura! It's been fun to work on!
Posted by: Samantha | April 20, 2009 at 08:18 PM
Anything I can mix with purple makes me happy :-) Thanks!
Posted by: Samantha | April 20, 2009 at 08:19 PM
It has been a lot of fun to work on... now I hope the recipient likes it as much as you all!
Posted by: Samantha | April 20, 2009 at 08:20 PM
Thank you, dearie!
Posted by: Samantha | April 20, 2009 at 08:20 PM
Ah, but due to budgetary constraints, that stash will have to serve me for a long time.
Posted by: Samantha | April 20, 2009 at 08:22 PM
Thank you!
Posted by: Samantha | April 20, 2009 at 08:22 PM
Ooooh, what is it?
Posted by: Samantha | April 20, 2009 at 08:24 PM
Isn't it liberating? A whole new view on your stash and a whole new view on your design.
Posted by: Cheryl Arkison | April 21, 2009 at 09:40 AM