way before I took this (quilt making) seriously...
although it was never finished, and it went into a bin to be lost for years.
It was basted at one point, but I stole the pins when I needed them for another project....
The above quilt I made, inspired by a shopping bag I had seen.
I used WHITE, (I know, Me white? what was I thinking?)
and a bunch of fabric from Walmart, but
Get this! I used NAVY BLUE thread... (doh!)
I know, I know, I learned a few things along the way.... ;-)
This morning I saw Lynne's tutorial for her Brit flag quilt block
And since it's the hubby's bday soon,
I thought, well, Maybe I could take a second crack at that idea...
I made this way to quickly, and I made a few errors along the way, yet again.
Over all, I think it's pretty darn cute, and maybe I will attempt to make him a new quilt
for his office with a variety of blocks like this,
Mixing up all the fabrics and see where it goes.
Do I get stumped or do I keep going?
I keep going...
make a mistake,
accept it,
let it go,
and keep on sewing...
The process is so fun!
Enjoy it!
Love your Brit flags, both of them--and your Brit sweety. I hope you'll include the original in the bday quilt. I especially like the crooked plaids in the new one.
ReplyDeleteyes, I really did not pay attention to anything... I rushed the whole thing... there in lies the lesson! ;-)
ReplyDeletemistakes don't bother me though... keep on plugging along!
live and learn!
I'm learning...process not product. If we focus on process, we learn.
ReplyDeleteLove the Brit blocks!
Deborah
I really like your block, the colors are perfect!
ReplyDeleteLive, Learn and Love the Brit blocks!!! I had such fun improvising my unionjack for THE wedding, and thought humm... this would make a fun quilt! :) Can't wait to see you do it! xox
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun, I especially love the plaids, it adds to the piece. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you were a trendsetter way before you knew it! Those Brit flags are popping up everywhere now. I like both of your versions.
ReplyDeleteGreat flag blocks: yes, make more!
ReplyDeleteListening to your dialogue - sounded like me, talking to my piano students...if you make a mistake or two? keep going! is it the end of the world? NO! But - make sure you are being expressive and making music, while you're playing, always! anyone can play the notes - but only a musician can play music! :) and so it is with you and your art, isn't it?! Have a lovely day everyone!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteDuring the wedding I became totally obessed with making some of these!!! i laid down and now I'm better.... wanted a royal mug or a t=towel too... none of the above happened...
ReplyDeletemy dad;s wife is a Brit too... love Brits! (dated one in HS and bought my senior prom dress in London... wink)
Hooray for play! I agree with LeeAnn...the angled plaids are fun!
ReplyDeleteOh wow I love what you did with this - the fabric choices are just so pretty - and I love the live and learn approach!
ReplyDeleteOh, love the Union Jacks. I'm making a bunch myself. Yes- Keep going! :) Excited to meet you with Jackie later this week. Travel safe!!
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