Besides unpacking and a quick trip this week, I have been working on my lion quilt. The pattern is one of Violet Craft's Jungle Abstraction patterns, and will finish at 60" square. There are 4 big chunks in that photo that are not yet pieced together. I think I will skip ahead to do his eyes next.
I have an overdue bee block and a round robin block to do but after unpacking and settling in each day - there is so much more unpacking to do still - I have no energy for being creative and original. I am loving Violet's pattern - it is so easy to follow and it is dramatic and large - perfect for now when I want to sew but need someone else to have done the heavy lifting on the creative side of things.
I am hoping to have some creative energy this weekend and will get my internet sewing homework caught up then I hope.
I hope you are enjoying your week.
Best,
Leanne
Inspiring...thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour lion looks wonderful. Can't wait to see him finished :)
ReplyDeleteOhh I bought this pattern the other day :) I was thinking of reducing the size though, do you think that's doable?
ReplyDeleteI love it so much and it constantly reminds me of our Dutch Lion symbol. I should actually make one...
ReplyDeleteIt's looking great already!
ReplyDeleteI have been admiring this pattern since it was released, I am tempted :) I wanted to ask you a question but cant find an email addy :/
ReplyDeleteThis is the neatest thing!!!
ReplyDeleteOh there you go - tempting me to go ahead and get that kit! I love it and can't wait to see yours finished :*) Your mojo will definitely return. Just relax, and suddenly one day your next creative idea will hit you like a bolt out of the blue!
ReplyDeleteYou are slowly settling in! I love your lion and sometimes you need a little distraction sewing when there is so much going on!
ReplyDeleteYou've had a long stretch of 'have tos'...hope things settle out soon. Your lion is looking amazing!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you were able to get in some sewing and smart to let Violet Craft do the heavy lifting with her lion pattern, it looks amazing. I'm a big fan of super-sized paper piecing - or at least the concept of it (not such a fan of itty bits).
ReplyDeleteJust taking a moment to sew and having something beautiful to work on can make all the difference. I hope you can find the time and space you are looking for this weekend.
ReplyDeleteOhhh, I really like him!!! I need to make one of these...especially since my maiden name is Lyon!!!
ReplyDeleteHe is looking very kingly. Happy to hear you are starting to settle in. From the pictures you have posted your sewing space is going to be awesome. Take care.
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be such an amazing Lion - your 2 kitties are going to love him too:)
ReplyDeleteIt's awesome!
ReplyDeleteThe lion looks great! I am contemplating making one for my dad :)
ReplyDeleteI am so fascinated by this quilt pattern, I am just in awe of the designer!! Looking forward to seeing this progress, it is really stunning!
ReplyDeleteI hear you on needing sometimes needing someone else to do the heavy lifting--such an apt description of a feeling we all know. Your paper piecing is turning out wonderfully, and it will be such a fabulous quilt. Good luck with all the unpacking--it does seem to take forever and ever, meanwhile Life carries on and demands that we keep up. When I moved into this house, my husband's brother and his family (5 children) arrived three weeks after we did. There were boxes still everywhere--we used the ones in the family room for ottomans when we watched television!
ReplyDeleteHe's going to be magnificent!
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