"Voting versus protest; politics and participation versus civil disobedience and direct action.
This is not an either/or; this is a both/and.
To bring about real change we both have to highlight a problem
and make people in power uncomfortable,
but we also have to translate that into practical solutions and laws that can be implemented
and we can monitor and make sure we're following up on.
~President Barak Obama
Quilting
Sashing possibilities |
The sashing is printed with small dots of "non-colors" on dark grey. You know, those nothing neutrals - soft yellow, green, etc. So I looked for fabrics in those values for the posts and immediately like this odd yellow print.
Sashing sewn |
Now it's larger than baby quilt size but still doesn't look finished. Borders would solve that; however, I want them to be composed of smaller blocks instead of lengths of single fabric. There's already a small pile of HSTs, many already sewn, that could be the first round. The top is currently 51 inches. Divisible by three. Easy. Seventeen on each side.
LeMoyne string stars with single border of HSTs |
This round took a bit longer because of all the trimming. There are 17 large HST and 24 small HSTs {plus the corner blocks.} Since they have no factors in common {just a bit of math} they don't line up until the edge is reached. I like the way that looks. More random.
LeMoyne Star with a double border of HSTs |
Sixty-one inches is an in between size - too large for a baby quilt and a bit small for a lap quilt. I prefer quilts to cover me from toes to chin. One way to lengthen the top might be to add another border on one or two sides. Pulling some fabrics I was surprised how few lights are left... at least lights in colors that work. Neither of these seems right. Both are a noticeably different style of print.
Obviously this needs more work. And fortunately I have time... next week. So the title of the post is a lie. The top is not complete.
Two possible fabrics for another border |
Obviously this needs more work. And fortunately I have time... next week. So the title of the post is a lie. The top is not complete.
Voting
Just 147 days until the US election but you must be registered in order to vote. Please do it now.
Enjoy the day,
Ann
27 comments:
That really turned out nice.
Hi Ann, I adore these stars made with strings. Haven't they turned out to be gorgeous!
I love all those hst's...this is really coming together so well....
Hugs from afar, Julierose
Your HST borders accent the stars beautifully! I can't wait to see the next addition.
Just when you thought you were done, a new thought comes along! I love that! I love the two sizes HSTs for the borders.
147 days!
xo
Let's hear it for the 'parts department' ! Great work Ann.
I'm enjoying my stack of parts and arranging and rearranging this and that way.
Soon I'll be set up for action then the threads will fly and new tops will fly off the 'assembly line.'
I just got a new Kindle book by Connie Tesene and Mary Etherington, Civil War Remembered, Quilts and Stories
Of Heroines, it's an excellent book with good designs, instructions and color use.
Their books are always full of inspiration, just what I needed.
Oops! The book's title starts with, A Countries' Call: Civil War Quilts and Stories...
Oh this is looking exciting now! Loved reading how you ended up this far and am looking forward to your next step {or steps}.
Yes! Was voting for another round of different sized hsts before I even saw what you did next. Looks so good! Math makes pieced borders fun.:)
Well, if you are still using the parts department to complete the quilt top, then it is an ongoing process, so not a lie. Which is good, "use it up, wear it out, make do or do without" is a motto from the Great Depression. Still good now. Somewhere in all your stuff there must be the JUST RIGHT, as Goldilocks would say, to finish it off. Loving it so far! Looking forward to what you do next!
Thanks, Pamela.
They are delightful, aren't they? I'm enjoying these made with limited color palettes. Thanks for writing.
Thanks, Julierose. I'm glad to use the HSTs up so soon... although there are quite a few left.
Thanks, Patty. It's interesting how the quilt changes with each addition.
That's the fun of working improvisationally, isn't it, Sujata? I'm enjoying the changes that each round brings and am really excited that the two sizes of HSTs aren't factors. Gotta love that math. Simple subtraction of days is even more thrilling.
You work well with parts, Janie. I'm always interested to see how you fit yours together to make sophisticated tops. I didn't realize you read/looked at traditional quilt books. Any ideas certainly metamorphose traveling through your brain and fingers.
The top was much quieter with only the four Stars. Now it has some syncopation...
I feel better knowing you had the same idea - although I'm sure you wouldn't have worked out the math for different sizes. I tried to just "let them run off the end" but couldn't bring myself to do it this time.
I wasn't sure there were any more parts to use but am finding some. We are all busy using up what we have on hand right now and so many of us have so much to choose from. It's like we have little stores in our own homes. Definitely time to move that stock although some colors are really running low. Oh, goody. I will soon be able to purchase new stuff.
Oh dear Ann - I did read this post and wrote a comment, I may have continued on with reading post without pressing publish!
However better luck this time. The grey sashing works so well with all the colour in the LeMoyne Stars and I would never have thought of adding two borders with different sized hst's, clever you, they look beautiful an d echo all the colour in the stars.
That happens to me, too. Thanks for persevering. Really looking through stash and using what is on hand is an unexpected benefit of this terrible time. You are doing the same with your stash now. It's a second joy. First we had the fun of purchasing this yardage; now we have the fun of rediscovering it in our stash.
Oooooh this one is going to be really lively and colorful! Sew on! cheers!
How kind of you, Claire. I hope it turns out well.
I so look forward to your posts! They are always a treat visually and an insight to your creative process. Add to that the quotes you add, the books, the travels, and informative links - always a treasure box to explore and mull over. Thank you!!
I am a fan of both - your pictures and your words :-)
How kind of you to write such a lovely comment, Sue. I'm delighted you enjoy the posts.
Thanks, Preeti. A picture may be worth a thousand words but I do like some writing makes it more enjoyable for me.
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