Well, how was your weekend? Mine was so busy, I really didn't get much sewing done. And, what I did get done, I really can't show you yet. So, I'll give you a few teasers this week.
A while back, Em from Em Celebrates! published this post, in which she said she was looking for people to make a block for a special quilt she's making for some children at an elementary school. It's a quilt that has blocks from lots of different artists, like Monet. We are to create our own interpretation of a specific painting from the book Van Gogh's Cat. I thought it looked like fun and was in line with what Lynn and I are doing for our monthly challenges. So, Lynn and I signed on and agreed that our April challenge would be to create a block using the strategies we've been working on. (Killing two birds with one stone. Yeah, I'm starting to work smarter now! LOL)
(I needed another project like I needed a hole in my head. But do you ever see things like this and you are just compelled to do it?! It's almost like you don't have a choice! Well, that's how this was for me.)
Here's the page I took. Monet's water lilies. I love this. I have to tell you that it was still March when we agreed to do this, and I knew exactly what I wanted to do the minute I saw this. But I had to focus on my March project and not start immediately on this. That was really hard for me, as I was really inspired to start on this. In fact, I think it drove me to distraction and made it really hard for me to be motivated to work on March's challenge. That's why I had to put that one away for later and come back to it.
I'm going to use these batiks for it. I just thought this project screamed for batiks.
And I have all these green batiks leftover from the Tree of Life quilt. (I had purchased a fat quarter bundle of these a while back and used a little snippet out of each corner and that's all. So, it will be good to get more use out of these.)
I got the majority of my block done this weekend. But you'll have to wait a little while to see it. Lynn and I give ourselves to the end of the month...I still have one more thing to finish on it, and I need to think a little for how I want to execute it. But, so far, I am pleased with what I've done on it.
What did you work on this weekend?
It finally warmed up here this weekend. We went from 40 degrees one day to over 80 degrees the next. Yeah, that's a Michigan spring for you. Back to cold and rainy again today. But it was nice to open up the windows for a day and air out the house.
Until next time,
Mama Pea
Can't wait to see how it comes out. I'm still struggling with mine.
Posted by: Caroll D | April 11, 2011 at 11:29 AM
way cool
Posted by: Terri | April 11, 2011 at 01:42 PM
I think you and I worked on the same project ;). I also tried to get some binding sewn on for orders and upcoming reviews along with several projects. Then of course there is this "move" thing - oh my! Happy Monday!
Posted by: Brooke | April 11, 2011 at 02:08 PM
Can't wait to see what you're doing. Ahem -- that's quite a pile of leftover batiks you have, there!
Posted by: Shelly | April 11, 2011 at 03:36 PM
I agree with Shelly! That's quite a pile of batiks you've got there!
I'm still thinking about my block. I did a test for it Saturday but my P. was "helping" me by ironing a bunch of scraps that I really didn't want ironed. But he was having so much fun doing it and wasn't bugging me to watch TV or play computer games, so I let him. Unfortunately he talks nonstop, so I couldn't concentrate on anything. Glad he is in school for a few more weeks!!
Posted by: Lynn | April 11, 2011 at 06:22 PM
I agree with Shelly and Lynn about that pile but you wouldn't have to worry about that stack if it was out-of-sight. You know, like in Waupun! I finished tying a quilt that Lucas wants and have two sides pinned to sew and a wall hanging edges pinned to sew and a noggin quilt ready to piece.
Posted by: sisLH | April 11, 2011 at 08:04 PM
I love your batiks! They are perfect for your project. This is such a creative idea. Can't wait to see it.
I didn't do any sewing this weekend. We went to Callaway Gardens in Georgia and saw all the beautiful azaleas! I then came home and wanted to work in my yard!!
Hugs,
Donna
Posted by: Donna | April 11, 2011 at 08:55 PM
Can't wait to see what you are up to!! :-) batiks are really gorgeous. I love the movement in the fabric!
Posted by: Linda | April 11, 2011 at 09:55 PM
Great pile of batiks you have there. Love those colors. Wonder what the finished project will look like.......
Posted by: LuAnn | April 12, 2011 at 12:00 AM