I knew that if I tried working on too many things my brain would start to overheat and that's definitely what's happening. I thought I would keep it simple and only work on one project on any given day. The problem with that theory is that it would mean I didn't finish printing my words until 2018. Honestly, it would have probably taken more time if I had decided to hand embroider a prolonged rant about the state of the universe (and don't think the thought hasn't crossed my mind) but it would be a close call. So I am trying to get a bit done every day. As a result my poor hourglasses are a bit neglected and when I do look at them I am finding it hard to remember what I thought I was doing.
However, I made a bit of progress this morning.
These two bits have actually been sewn together, but the sun came out and all my photos featured a large white diamond of light plus darkness all around - not much use at all. I also need to point out that the curve between the two bits is just a feature created by my slapping stuff down on the floor willy-nilly, rather than the shape of the pieces.
I know that I want to make it a bit longer next, and have a random selection of hourglasses sitting in a pile, but when they are used up I am out of the purple.
There is great movement in the piecing. My eye goes from vertical to horizontal inserts and then picks up on a smaller print and moves around and by the end I feel like I have spiraled around the quilt top several times over. Double tasking projects in a day takes a bit of organization, it's something I struggle to do myself.
ReplyDeleteYes, I know about too many projects. It drives me nuts; the more partial projects I have, the more I seem to start which makes it even worse.
ReplyDeleteI'm so intrigued by the stamping projects you and Julie are working on. I really have to find some stamps and get started myself. Ha. One more project.
I thought I had no ideas about your hourglass project but it just occurred to me. Have you thought about a color change around this when you're out of purple? It could look like a border. Not really but, the idea of a definite line might be one solution. Light yellows or blues?
You'll make the prefect decision, I know.
Love that grape-ey purple-ey juxtaposition...I find when i do too many things i get paralyzed--like now--have shut myself down to machine quilting my grandgirls' two I Spy for christmas quilts and hand quilting Pomegranate and knitting a new HAP (py ;))) shawl...cannot take in anymore than that--so I totally understand.
ReplyDeleteI hate unfinished stuff hanging on my wall calling my name --(more like nagging me to finish them). My newest strategy is to hang them up in my dark sapreroom closet--out of sight--out of mind heh heh...hugs, Julierose
I really have been feeling like I have too many things on the go at one time as well. It seems the older I get, the worse of a multitasker I am. I hope you find the right balance!
ReplyDeleteThe photos look fine :) Last year I worked on a bazillion projects / this year I've tried to concentrate on finishing some...:)
ReplyDeleteThe hourglass quilt is so pretty! It has that "make do with what you have" feeling that I love. I know what you mean about your brain overheating. There are so many things I need to do sometimes I don't know where to start.
ReplyDeleteThe light and dark contrast make it sing.
ReplyDeleteI too get an 'over heated' brain. I'm one of those
people that need to balance work with playtime.
If my designing, sewing, quilting turn into work then
I know I have to back way off.
Another stunner with a wonderful cottage garden border flowers look to it ........ fabulous : )
ReplyDeleteThis is looking so-o-o good! Love all these gentle colours, hope you get time to work on it some more soon. I have 'to do' lists, but seem to end up working on what I feel like at time!
ReplyDeleteOnly you know the perfect balance of too many projects or too little.:) This quilt has such a serene look to it, am wondering what/where it will end up! So so curious!
ReplyDeleteMy eyes always are captured by this small pieces of yellow/ocker. I think they are a perfect contrast to the purple. Perhaps this could be a solution if purple runnes out...
ReplyDeleteAt the moment I´m paralyzed by all my projects, ideas and plans.And I do nothing at all. But this makes me unhappy. The older I become the more I feel an urge for clearness. Perhaps I have to focus on one project at a time.
I like the description from Linda of "gentle colours" - perfect! I'm sure that when you do run out of purple you're going to come up with a great alternative.
ReplyDeleteI like the soft colors and the occasional thin vertical lines add a lot of interest!
ReplyDelete"all my photos featured a large white diamond of light plus darkness all around"
ReplyDeleteIt is possible that you awakened a spiritual portal with this light and darkness photo...:)
Food for thought, ha ha ! :) Looks wonderful :)