This is what was advertised
And this is what I received
Same ingredients but a vast difference in appearance. It seems that the avocado slices were tortured and squished into submission before they made it to my plate :-D
Fortunately it was just as tasty as advertised.
Party 1
The Alison Glass Trinket Sew-Along is well underway. All Lines blocks are completed. As I work on the Shapes blocks I wonder how will my finish compare with the advertised look.
I am sure it will look nothing like the picture-perfect, glamorized version on the pattern booklet. That look was so captivating that I am sure there are thousands of quilters (new and old) who purchased the pattern and joined in the sew-along. Love the pictures on IG. Everyone else's work looks so crisp with bright colors and sharp pictures.
Is it still inspiration if it makes you feel inadequate?
There are 40 unique blocks in the pattern, 10 each of Lines, Shapes, Things and Life; each finishing at a small 4" square. To be able to participate in the final giveaway your flimsy must have at least one of each of the 40 blocks. That would require 41 background blocks, arranged 9 by 9 for a small quilt that would finish at 36" square.
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| IG inspired do-over of Lines#4 |
The quilt in the pattern shows 97 blocks with 96 plain charcoal blocks. So if you want to make a quilt the same size as the pattern you would have to make all blocks at least twice and sometimes thrice. That is why I chose to use freezer paper. I can use the same FP template to make a block 3-4 times and it is still usable.
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| 39 blocks |
I have "huge" travel plans coming up next month and I will be away from my machine. So I want to make sure that I make the blocks in advance so that I don't miss the block posting dates on Instagram. Paper piecing is neither fast nor mindless. Feeling pressured to keep up, I realized that I was
devoting too much time to this effort.
Blogging has taken a backseat for that reason. When
Rebecca wrote to me gently enquiring about my absence, it was time to take a break.
Is it still fun when you feel overwhelmed?
Party 2
I saw the block first on Pinterest but there wasn't a pattern or tutorial. After a few iterations I came up with a design that made me happy. I made a few blocks.
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| Initial sketch |
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| The first blocks |
Won't this be perfect for the
Rainbow Scrap Challenge? I had seen many quilters/bloggers participate in the RSC over the past years. With this fun and easy pattern, it was time for me to jump on and join the party.
Yes. So many colors, so many dresses.
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| January's color was red |
We all covet flawless skin but that is so unreal. So my next "lady in red" is rocking freckles :-)
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| Every freckle has a story |
February was yellow. Here are my ladies in yellow.
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| Flowery dress |
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| Dazzling |
And finally March is green and here are my ladies in green.
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| Prancing like a peacock |
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| Lounging with Llamas |
The more outrageously loud (and busy) the fabric, the better. Hullo
Angela, I am late to the RSC 2019 party but then you don't mind.
I will be posting my blocks at least once a month (highlighting the color of the month) to show off a new line of dresses and headwear. Check out what others have been up to this month at the linky party
here.
No-longer a Party
I miss
Sunday Stash linky parties.
No, I do not buy (or acquire) fabric every week but when I do I want to show it off. Look, look what I got. The
Winter Flurries fabric line which not only caught my attention but held it firm.
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| Gorgeous Blues |
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| Deep Turquoise |
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| Midnight Blue |
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| Circles and Diamonds |
At 30% off, it teased and taunted me from the shopping cart but when
Connecting Threads announced an
additional 20% sale, it was time to say yes to it all.
The Real Party
There is no party like an Indian wedding and I was fortunate enough to attend one last week.
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| The ceremony |
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| The lovely couple |
As much as I wanted to make them a quilt, I did not. I understand that most couples these days prefer non-boxed gifts. And this was one day when it was not about me. But you can still see my lovely green bangles in the picture below :-)
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| Wedding Program |
We had a great time with mouth-watering food, lively music, and spirited dancing while surrounded in an ocean of colors, perfume, silk and glittering jewelry.
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| Lisa and I |
Lisa chose to go the more traditional route in a saree complete with matching blouse, jewelry and a bindi (forehead dot). I chose the easy way out in a salwar kameez outfit.
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| Selfie before Reception |
I am still recovering from all the merriment as I pick out tiny bits of sequins from my underwear. I have no idea how it got there.
What would you want - Single minded devotion to a single party (or project) or balance?
I choose single minded devotion to multiple projects - but one at a time.
For now I must make some chili for hubby dearest. And you can be sure I will give it my undivided attention.
How is your weekend progressing? Do let me know.
I will be linking with all my favorite linky parties. See full list on the sidebar.
