Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Playing with Fabric

I went to the office today and it was hard to get back to working after being off for a few days.  But, at least, it was nicely air conditioned in the office.  Such a blessing!  It was 95F when I got home and it is still 81F at 11:30 p.m.!

I spent the evening playing with the fabric pieces I cut out!  This is the part I enjoy the most when making a new quilt - cutting out the fabric and trying out different combinations until I am pleased with the overall effect.  My daughter bought me a rotary cutter, cutting mat and a ruler as a gift about a year and a half ago.  But even now, I tend to prefer to cut my scrap fabric the old fashioned way: I make a template, trace around it and cut each piece with a pair of scissors.  I find it to be rather meditative.

I have put the cut pieces of fabric in tentative combinations, prior to sewing the blocks.   But I'll probably rearrange them again before I sew them.  I don't have a design wall.  Instead, I spread the quilt pieces on my bed and rearrange them there.

I'll probably wait until the weekend to actually sew the quilt pieces.  Until then, I'll play with the fabric.  :)

Today, I am grateful for:

- Air conditioning at the office
- Playing with my fabric
- A relaxed evening

How was your day? 

2 comments:

  1. Going back to work was always hard when I had time off. At least you got to hang out in the cool!

    Wednesday was rough. We're both still sick so didn't get anything done.

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    1. Jess, so sorry to hear that you are both still sick. Sending you both get well wishes. Get as much rest as you can. Hope you feel better, soon.

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