Monday 7 September 2015

Done with the Blues

It has been a while since my last post. Sorry about that but now I am back so let's get down to business.

What happened to these :



Yes, they got together and made a beautiful flimsy!!!

Shakespeare in the Park designed by Judy Martin


I am so happy with it. It's just so gorgeous to me. I started this one on May 22nd and it is already completed. Don't think I have ever done a big quilt so fast. It's 94 inches square, not quilted. It is the first time I think about a quilt so much. Everywhere I went, I kept thinking "oh, that blue would look good in Shakespeare!" Now, I am finally freeeeeee of all that!! On the other hand, now that I am looking at the pictures, I think I have some unpicking to do. The white stars in the dark blocks, in one of the diagonal line, are in the same position three in a row. The more I look at the picture, the more it is annoying me. Let's try another picture, shall we?

Okay? Yep! gotta change that! Arrrrghhhh!!

Since this is no longer on my Design Wall, what is? I was actually thinking about that last night; what will I do next? I know that I have to finish a few projects because they are taking over my sewing room and I don't like ... sharing my sewing room!!! SOOOOO, on with some finishing but which one? Hmmmm?!!?

I know that I want a break from the blues. I did Stars Blooming for my In-laws, (which took like forever).


I did this little place mat for a friend. 


Then I had to catch up on my Rainbow Scrap Challenge and did two blue challenges in one month: Indigo and Aqua.


So, I am all "blued" out, lol.

While looking at my RSC, I decided to take the blocks out to see what kind of fun they are having and they are having plenty of it. So cheerful after all that blue!


I will be doing more oranges of course since it is the month for orange. YEAH!!


and then, I will finish something. My list of UFOs is long, so I am positive I will find something to keep my hands busy. :^D

I am joining Patchwork Times for Design Wall Monday. Also joining Love Laugh Quilt for Monday Making. See ya there!

On Tuesday, I will join Nicky from Mrs. Sew and Sow for Scraptastic Tuesday.


Until next time ... sssssmile!

;^)



15 comments:

Kat said...

Your quilt top looks amazing, love the design!!

Claire said...

FWIW, I had to look awfully hard to see the offending stars. Not bad enough to rip in my book. And I love the pinwheel/HST pattern--may have to borrow it. claire aka knitnkwit.wordpress.com

Mary-Kay said...

I love your Shakespeare in the Park! It's on my bucket list. I have the book and lots of blues. One day!

CecileD said...

Hello Chantal !
Bleu ! Bleu ! Bleu ! Aimerais-tu à ce point cette couleur ? LOL !
Tu as super bien avancé dans tes encours et j'adoooore le quilt de Judy Martin ! Wow !! Tu as super travaillé et tu peux être fière de toi ! Il est magnifique !!
J'aime beaucoup aussi ton RSC ! Il est super vivant avec toutes ces différentes couleurs .....
Bonne continuation et bonne semaine !
Bises

Lin said...

Your Shakespeare is absolutely gorgeous - well done for completing it so quickly! And the RSC is looking so good too. Enjoy your orange! xx

Kathy ... aka Nana said...

Oh my, I am in love with your Shakespeare! Absolutely in love. I'm not sure I could ever get "blued out". ;-)

Kate said...

Your Shakespeare in the Park turned out beautifully. Your RSC project is really fun. Hope you find something fun to stitch on.

gayle said...

I love your blue projects, but your RSC blocks are just knocking me out! That quilt is going to be sooooo gorgeous!!
(I'm now convinced to do that one as my RSC project for next year! You've inspired me!)

Fiona said...

Oh Chantal.. your Shakespeare in the Park quilt is just magical.... you will have to fix that white if it's annoying you though I don't see anything wrong. I do love your work...
Hugz

Fiona said...

Oh Chantal.. your Shakespeare in the Park quilt is just magical.... you will have to fix that white if it's annoying you though I don't see anything wrong. I do love your work...
Hugz

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

Oh that Shakespeare quilt is just stunning!! I love it!

The RSC project is beautiful.

Yes you have had the blues! :)

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

Oh that Shakespeare quilt is just stunning!! I love it!

The RSC project is beautiful.

Yes you have had the blues! :)

Tu-Na Quilts said...

I love your rainbow scrap challenge blocks. What pattern are you using and where did you get it from?

Lisa J. said...

Love love love Shakespeare in the Park. It's gorgeous. Actually everything is looking good, Chantal.

Béa said...

Tout tout tout est beau ! Et le quilt de Judy Martin est dans ma tête depuis de longues années, depuis que j'ai ce livre, je finirai bien par le faire un jour !