WIP Wednesday
I’m feeling like I’m making glacial speed on projects lately, but to be fair, I’m doing a lot of hand-sewing which takes a lot of time and doesn’t leave a whole lot to show for it. I also spent the weekend hanging out with Heather Ross and didn’t make a ton of progress on quilty things.
Progress
Skill Builder BOM - I was unhappy with my original Magnum block, so I pulled the inner neutral and replaced it with something that had a bit more contrast but still read as a low volume print. I like it SO much more now. I probably should have ironed it before taking the second picture but whatever!
As a reminder, this is what it looked like before:
Lucky Stars BOM - When I was getting overwhelmed with garment sewing this weekend, I took a break and made the february Lucky Stars block. I might re-do it to see if I can save the points (I forgot to move my needle to the right place after garment sewing).
Handstitched Modern Medallion Quilt - I’ve finished a bit more since this picture was taken, but not enough to justify another picture. I’m about half-way done now and hopefully will make up some progress this week! This is the project that is taking the majority of my time. And could also use a bit of ironing!
No Progress:
April & Kerry’s Quilt - Cutting out all the pieces is one of my goals for February.
Tote Swap - Will probably get to this after QuiltCon! (OMG QUILTCON)
A Quilt for Me - Maybe in March?
NuBees Quilt - My February Lovely Year of Finishes goal so I should stop putting it off.
Linking up to Lee’s WIP Wednesday!
-Anne
That text print is fantastic in your block! I love it!
Thank you! It’s surprising what a huge difference that one print makes!
Yeah, the text print really brings it to life.
Love your hand-work piece!
Thank you! I am over halfway done on the handstitching now, and starting to feel a bit better about the progress I’m making now that it’s coming together. I think the satin stitched jewels will make a really big difference to the overall feel of it.
I’m really enjoying watching your handstitched project come to life. The poor little star looks like he is eating himself. Maybe ironing will fix it? om nom nom.
Nah, ironing isn’t going to help. I need to pull the seam and do it the right way.
I had the needle in the wrong spot and so my seams are a bit messy. It totally DOES look like it’s pacmanning itself!
I like both your magnum blocks. Sadly, mine lacked any real angle, but I was too lazy to redo it.
All of your blocks look great.
Thank you! I bet when it’s put next to blocks that are truly vertical the angle will be more noticeable. I don’t blame you for not wanting to do it over, though. lol Especially since you’ve already done the quilting! (I think they look great!)
I like the print better than the white too. Nice choice. Your star block is wonderful.
Thank you! It’s kinda amazing to me how much just changing out that one fabric made such a big difference!
I like the randomness of your unfinished handwork. It has a lot of interest that way. But then I’ve always preferred asymmetry.
It is a cool effect! I have the opposite problem though, I have this need of symmetry which won’t allow me to leave it “unfinished.”
I agree – your new Magnum block is fantastic!
Thanks so much! It really surprises me how much just that one strip of fabric can change the entire feel of the block.
Your Lucky Star block is stunning! I am also really loving the Modern Medallion quilt you’ve been working on. The central print is gorgeous! Thanks for linking up to WIP Wednesday.
Thank you! The central print is from the Luxe in Bloom line. I love that they have a greyscale version of the same print and how fun they are to use together.
Thanks for hosting WIP Wednesday this week! 
I really do like the texty print in the Magnum block better. Makes such a huge difference. Thanks for sharing. And your star block is amazingly beautiful. Love it! I’ve been doing a hexie GMFG, so I perfectly understand about hand-sewing! Lovely work!
Thanks so much! It’s so crazy how just one print makes so much difference!
I’ve been watching your hexie GMFG grow, and it’s so pretty!! Sorry about your foot being the impetus for all that work getting done, though!