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Friday, January 21, 2011

I Met My Deadline

Here is my first panel of the Flower Pots quilt. Setting a self-imposed deadline was an excellent idea; I sewed morning, noon (lunch break at work) and night. When I finally finished the last stitches this morning and stepped back to look at it, I was pleased. I still have a lot to learn but it sure is fun.
I started stitching the flowers on December 30; the stems and the pot were already done. So it took roughly 3 weeks which isn't too bad.
Most of the applique was done after front-basting by hand, which sounds like a lot of work. But I don't mind doing it, and having most of the flowers basted let me carry it around and work on it without having to run to my 3rd floor studio to pin new pieces on. I think I'll continue to to do that.
Onward!
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13 comments:

  1. AmyJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Pleased nothing.......Its gorgeous...........

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  2. RobinJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous. You've helped me figure out why my work doesn't sparkle. It's the use of the aqua. I love the swirl in the basket.

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  3. judyeJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    I DO like that green background fabric. It really provides an individualized approach to this pattern. And the fabric you used for the stem was a great choice too. You are defintiely off to a great start with this quilt.

    Judy

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  4. Vicky aka StichrJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Your stem is fun, 'dash'ing up the block.

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  5. MarionJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Congratulations, Lee. You made your own deadline! The panel is completely charming and will look fabulous in your living room. I so agree with Vicky; the stem is terrific, and the way you used the pot fabric was such a good idea. Way to go, friend!

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  6. SallyJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Wonderful, Leland! Another great choice for background fabric that is very appealingly spring-looking combined with the other fabrics while I sit here looking at swirling snow and cold out the window. I just love your stem fabric. I'm sure a deadline helps to get it done. I am grinding along on my Stars and Sprigs blocks so it's nice to know it's taking someone else a while to get their applique done too.

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  7. kim mcleanJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Leland, your panel is absolutely gorgeous, great fabric choices and on the dead line too. Well done! Love the stem and your background, the whole thing is beautifully soft. Kim McL

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  8. JanetJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Wow, what you're doing is working, the deadline go you there. I love that background, it looks amazing.

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  9. WintersqltsJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    When I saw your background fabric for the first time, I knew this would be an interesting quilt...it turned out beautifully! Hope you enjoy this journey!

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  10. Ann ChampionJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    What a pretty, cheerful panel! I love your fabric choices. The stem is wonderful as is your choice/placement on the urn.
    I set little "goals' for myself all of the time. It gives an extra good feeling of accomplishment when you meet them?

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  11. Piecefully PamJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Wow...WoW...WOW!!! Your panel is positively knock out FABULOUS!!! Your background SINGS!!! And, those fussy cuts, fabrics and colors are ALL working brilliantly together. : D Uh, when's your NEXT deadline...?!

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  12. PatSloanJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    totally love this.. the colors are wonderful and I want it.. send it here!

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  13. Donna~~January 23, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Love the way you cut the bowl--great use of the fabric, and it stands out so nicely against the background. I like how pretty your background makes the pinks & purples look, but is still dark enough to let you use white/lighter fabrics. And what a fun stem!

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