A couple of days ago, I retrieved this quilt from Porterville, where it's been on display, almost since I finished it.
I was never happy with it. Well, I was happy with it BEFORE I trimmed it down, but it's been out of proportion ever since. I couldn't wait to get it back. For the past two months, I've imagined adding borders, to make it bigger and more balanced. But when I got it back? And saw those crooked lines from a bad trim job? My immediate reaction was, "This thing needs the rotary cutter."
Yesterday I took it all apart, slashed it carefully, and put it back together again. Ahhh, SO much better!
I have a nice chunk set aside to do something else with. I'm just waiting for inspiration to strike.
On another note, I shopped while I was in Porterville, at the Calico Mermaid. I had so many full cards and gift certificates that it was time to start redeeming something. I think I did well. :)
And for now, that's it. Hope you enjoyed the show!
Friday, June 6, 2014
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3 comments:
It will be interesting to see what you do with the cut off part. I stared at it a while to see if I saw something out of it. I didn't.
Good job on your shopping excursion. always fun to add to the stash.
I have done the same thing--reworked a quilt after a show...sometimes even if it won a ribbon. If something is not just right, I HAVE to fix it.
Nice shopping skills there, Suzanne.
A big difference in the composition-good eye! Nice fabric!
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