For the first time this month I am going to link up to Red Letter Quilts - OMG (One Monthly Goal). Whilst I do set goals quarterly for the Finish Along, I like that these goals don't necessarily have to be about a finish. So my goal for July is to start The Summer Sampler! Yes, you heard that right START it, when in fact we're on Week 8 already. In fact I have to go right back to basics because I haven't chosen my fabrics yet. Oh the indecision!!!
I bought the pattern in May and thought I would wait a couple of weeks and see how other people's blocks were coming along. I liked so many that actually that just confused me. Then I thought that I would get some solids and that would naturally lead to fabric selection. The solids, as seen below were bought at Quilts UK in the middle of May - so that plan didn't work either.
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| Kona cotton in graphite, silver and white |
Hopefully, having clearly stated my intentions here, I will achieve a fabric selection and completed at least one block. I have to say that I might start with Week 8's because it looks great and uses a technique I have not seen before. Fingers crossed the goal will be achieved.
For the last two month I have taken part in #BraveQuilter hosted by Julie and Pink Doxies and have learnt how to sew a curve and use a pantograph on my longarm quilting machine. Well I was delighted to receive an e-mail from her saying that I had won the hand dyed fabrics this month for linking up - hooray! The linky party is taking a break for the summer months but will be back in autumn and I already have a few ideas for how to continuing being brave!
Also linking up to Let's Bee Social with Lorna. x
I don't seem to know anyone who is making this sampler--I'm eager to see how yours comes along! :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with this Abigail! They're moving through this QAL very quickly, it would be pretty easy to get left behind. I've been making a bit of a list for brave quilting as well. I didn't realise they were taking a break, no matter I'll check out the OMG link as well.
ReplyDeletePicking fabric is one of the fun parts of a projects, but it can also be the most frustrating. Good luck with your OMG.
ReplyDeleteI am in the same position Abigail.... been printing off the Summer Sampler blocks and no idea what I am going to do with them in terms of fabric😉 I seem to have a lot of things on the go at the moment and the SS has taken a hit at the moment! Maybe when I see yours I might be inspired😀 xx
ReplyDeleteI'll be looking forward to seeing the sampler blocks and your fabric choices.
ReplyDeleteCan´t wait to see your fabric combo and new project.Have fun!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your prize! I love Heidi's OMG and find it even more helpful than the quarterly FAL, though I like that too.
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