“Anything that can go wrong will go wrong”.
The raised box quilt is finally finished. I am thinking this quilt should be named Murphy…after Murphy’s Law.
This quilt began with the best made plans. First, I drew the design on graph paper and colored each section. I listed the measurements for each cut and sub cut of fabric. Then, in my typical fashion, I discarded the plans and started cutting. This mistake led to MANY rips and redos. I had to rip the whole bottom section because I had cut the yellow strips for the squares a half inch bigger than the those in the top rows. This meant I had also cut the black shadow strips incorrectly. What was I thinking?
Well, I guess I just wasn’t thinking.
I was also unhappy with some of the fussy cutting I did. I cut some more character fabric to try and get better images to showcase in the raised box squares. I was starting to fixate on getting the right image fussy cut, and finally decided that I was over thinking this process.
Then, of course, I had sewing machine drama. I fooled with the first machine way too long, and had to rip and redo seams that came out loopy. Things got much better when I pulled out my old sewing machine to finish the job.
In spite of all the mistakes and drama along the way, I am happy with the finished product.
Now, I can move on to my next project.
Stay focused
Stick to a plan
Get sewing machine fixed
I love this. The squares seem to float. And such dimensionality. Just great. I empathize with your notes to self. I believe I have some of the same characteristics. !
Thanks. I am surprised it turned out! As for my note to self…At my age, these characteristics are my MO and I don’t see any change in the future 😁
Regarding notes to self I know what you mean. Me too. In fact I think many of my faults are actually what makes my work individual. I just try to keep myself from getting in my way! Took me a long time to get here with this idea, simply be yourself!!
What a feat to have finished the quilt top despite all the pitfalls. Congratulations on a lovely looking quilt
Thanks!
Yes, get sewing machine fixed and maybe have a talk with the dealer. Seems waaaay too soon for it to be goofing up 😦
I’ve contacted them and will take it in next month.