I've
been playing again. Some of my best ideas come when I'm cutting
scraps or straightening up the sewing room. Today's project is one
of them.
I
like to mix elements from seemingly unrelated dies to form new
blocks. Chalk that up to creative curiosity and a love of puzzles.
I've never been afraid to change a pattern or design to suit me.
This
medallion table mat combines three dies: kite, triangle in square and
drunkard's path. I've seen a similar design somewhere before but of
course I changed the layout. Shades of rusty red, salmon pink, and
stone make a pleasing palette. After adding a 3” border and a
chevron binding, Gin Blossoms final size is 23” square.
I
free motion quilted with ecru thread using a medium wave ruler in
rows 3” apart, then rotated and straight stitched across the
curves.
Winter
is a natural time to rest and recharge. I highly recommend letting go
of expectations, responsibility, and self imposed restrictions. Play
a little and see where it takes you.
