(Monday post on Tuesday because I was away...)
This was the last of my "journeyman" quilts: the quilts I made when I first started quilting and was trying everything and anything - whatever I thought was pretty, or fun. It was a good experience. Not only did I learn a lot in terms of sewing; but I also learned what my style was, what worked for me, and what I wanted to know more about.
This pattern called a "bento box" was the last of the "working to someone else's pattern" quilts that I made. Although I may in future re-visit making quilts based on other people's patterns (for instance, I see a sampler quilt in my perhaps-not-so-distant-future); from the time I made this one until now, I haven't made those kinds of quilts anymore. In fact, before I made this one, I had resolved not to make any anymore!
But the pattern was so pretty, and all the many bento boxes that I saw were so inviting. So I decided to make one. Of course, that turned out to be a bad idea - I always get bored when following someone else's pattern (which is why I made that decision); and I still hadn't grasped the importance of matching points. Though I had , by this time, grasped the importance of a quarter inch seam; unfortunately, I had cut the pattern before I had grasped the importance of cutting everything exactly. the. same. (When you're making dresses, you can fudge the seam a bit if necessary!)
Anyway - I decided to quilt it this weekend, and you know what? It's my second to last WIP!!!!
(Well, of the years-old WIPs. I have some new ones to quilt).
Just one more of those oldie-but-goodies; and I'm FREE!!!!!
Hope you like my wonky Bento - that I called "Garden Salad".
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What a lovely quilt and I so love how you quilted it!
ReplyDeleteOkay, I've moved my thing for tonight - but what time are we meeting?
ReplyDeletecall me at 416-986-4565. I can give you Jennie's number.
ReplyDelete*hee* Thanks Alexis. :) Bentos really are so pretty - I'm glad to have this one - it's on our bed right now - lovely in this Indian Summer weather - the back is cotton voile so it's nice and light - but still feels warm. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Ayala! And thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteI love the quilting! And I love your inventory of lessons learned through the process... you are always so inspiring! I have a bento box (or bento box-ish) quilt in my stack of quilts to be... They are so very appealing!
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt and wonderful post - I can identify with your resolution. Love the free motion quilting!
ReplyDeleteThanks Barb! And my goodness - it's been a long time since I've seen you around these parts. :) Weclome back stranger! Hope you're doing well. :)
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to give either of you a call, but I don't have either of your phone numbers as they're in my gmail contacts - which I don't have access to! I'll see if I can move something and come tonight.
ReplyDeleteHi Kit. Jennie and I have been trying to get a hold of you, but no luck. We're meeting at Jennie's tonight and would love to have you join us. Feel free to give either one of us a call.
ReplyDeleteKristy
Wow, the quilt is gorgeous! I love the combination of bright colors, geometric shapes, and the flower quilting.
ReplyDeleteI left a message on your blog about "matching points" - hope it helps! And thanks with regard to the quilt. :)
ReplyDeleteI got your reply, and it was very helpful, particularly the bit on true-ing up patches before sewing them together. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteOh great! Glad I could help. :)
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