Paul: There is a lot going on here.
Me: Yup. Do you like it?
Paul: It kinda works.
Me: Doesn't it?
Paul: What is this one called?
Me: Pandora's Box.
Paul was shocked!!! He proceeded to relate the story where all the monsters (death and sickness) were unleashed and all that was found at the bottom of the box was Hope.
I tried to (somewhat calmly) explain. I did not open the Pandora's Box. I did not release the monsters. I captured them and put them back in the box.
Paul: So you are Pandora?
Me: No and this is not a box. It is a concept that all these orphan blocks (bee blocks and audition blocks and orphans too) were floating around and creating chaos. And now that chaos is captured and showcased in a quilt!!!
Paul: You are so full of it.
Me: You totally get me :-)
Although these random blocks were captured into a flimsy in August 2018 (Motivated by Mari), other projects took precedence and the flimsy became an UFO.
And festered while other projects/quilts took precedence. But now that it is done...I am thrilled with the finish.
A skinny border was required to protect some points. Pandora's Box flimsy measured 56" by 58".
At this size it made more sense to piece a backing than to cut up precious wide backings.
A spicy striped binding tamed all the naughtiness while keeping things upbeat.
Paul: You did not follow my advice on pieced backing?
Me: Not this time.
Paul: Why not?
Me: I just wanted it done as soon as possible.
Paul: Um Hmmm.
Me: If I make all my pieced backings the same way, won't you call me a one-trick pony?
I proudly added my label.
Time for a happy dance. Another UFO slayed. Monsters captured.
Absolute Joy!!!
Speaking of joy, I acquired gorgeous new fabric at Quiltcon. It is a fat quarter bundle called Viva Mexico from Paintbrush Studios. The ten fat quarters are printed on a continuous piece of fabric.
I went to Quiltcon with a strict policy of "Only Experiences, No Acquisitions"
But when Paintbrush Studios announced the Buy One, Get One Free for all FQ bundles...the firm stitches of my resolve were unraveled by the seam-ripper of temptation.
I cannot wait to make something with this bundle, especially these bright pinks.
March is here and so is the new color for Rainbow Scrap Challenge 2020.
Stick around, browse for a bit and leave a comment (naughty or nice), while I go herd my teals (bluish-greens and greenish-blues).
If you have questions about block patterns in Pandora's Box quilt, please go to this previous blogpost, which is laden with links.
Linking with Angela and all my other favorite linky parties. See full list on the sidebar.
As usual I'd love to hear your thoughts on anything, but particularly on Pandora's Box.
Me: Yup. Do you like it?
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| A new finish |
Paul: It kinda works.
Me: Doesn't it?
Paul: What is this one called?
Me: Pandora's Box.
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| Orphan Blocks |
Paul was shocked!!! He proceeded to relate the story where all the monsters (death and sickness) were unleashed and all that was found at the bottom of the box was Hope.
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| Gathered and Captured |
I tried to (somewhat calmly) explain. I did not open the Pandora's Box. I did not release the monsters. I captured them and put them back in the box.
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| Flimsy - Before the Skinny Borders were added |
Paul: So you are Pandora?
Me: No and this is not a box. It is a concept that all these orphan blocks (bee blocks and audition blocks and orphans too) were floating around and creating chaos. And now that chaos is captured and showcased in a quilt!!!
Paul: You are so full of it.
Me: You totally get me :-)
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| Color!!! |
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| Diversity :-) |
Although these random blocks were captured into a flimsy in August 2018 (Motivated by Mari), other projects took precedence and the flimsy became an UFO.
And festered while other projects/quilts took precedence. But now that it is done...I am thrilled with the finish.
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| So much is happening... |
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| Skinny Border |
A skinny border was required to protect some points. Pandora's Box flimsy measured 56" by 58".
At this size it made more sense to piece a backing than to cut up precious wide backings.
 |
| Pieced Backing |
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| Striped Binding |
A spicy striped binding tamed all the naughtiness while keeping things upbeat.
Paul: You did not follow my advice on pieced backing?
Me: Not this time.
Paul: Why not?
Me: I just wanted it done as soon as possible.
Paul: Um Hmmm.
Me: If I make all my pieced backings the same way, won't you call me a one-trick pony?
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| Labelled |
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| Joyful |
I proudly added my label.
Time for a happy dance. Another UFO slayed. Monsters captured.
Absolute Joy!!!
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| Pandora's Box |
Speaking of joy, I acquired gorgeous new fabric at Quiltcon. It is a fat quarter bundle called Viva Mexico from Paintbrush Studios. The ten fat quarters are printed on a continuous piece of fabric.
 |
| Picture from Paintbrush Studios |
I went to Quiltcon with a strict policy of "Only Experiences, No Acquisitions"
But when Paintbrush Studios announced the Buy One, Get One Free for all FQ bundles...the firm stitches of my resolve were unraveled by the seam-ripper of temptation.
 |
| Gorgeous Colors |
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| Juicy and Bright |
I cannot wait to make something with this bundle, especially these bright pinks.
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| Viva Mexixo |
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| Yummy Pink |
March is here and so is the new color for Rainbow Scrap Challenge 2020.
Stick around, browse for a bit and leave a comment (naughty or nice), while I go herd my teals (bluish-greens and greenish-blues).
 |
| Bluish Greens |
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| Greenish Blues |
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| Greenish Blues on the left. Bluish Greens on the right |
If you have questions about block patterns in Pandora's Box quilt, please go to this previous blogpost, which is laden with links.
Linking with Angela and all my other favorite linky parties. See full list on the sidebar.
As usual I'd love to hear your thoughts on anything, but particularly on Pandora's Box.
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| One last look! |
