Friday, December 07, 2007

Detour

Well I know I was supposed to be working on the Jacob's Ladder. I did, I honestly did do some work on it tonight. I have cut out all the strips I need to complete the HST and have the squares cut to sew them together but I really wanted to make something with more color. This is what I came up with. Last summer I found a picture of a bargello kimono and liked it but didn't want to sew the strips together. I wanted this to be a simple project, just for the evening. I followed the picture as well as I could decipher, I thought maybe this is how it was put together. I used an Asian print I have. I like the outcome. I will quilt it and figure out who will receive this as a gift.

Now that the detour is over I will get back to my regularly scheduled program. I have sewing group tomorrow so I need to get things ready for our Christmas party. We are to bring 4 fat quarters for an exchange and some goodies to munch on while sewing. I look forward to meeting with all the ladies and sewing together. It is much fun to see what everyone is working one. Just like reading the blogs I have marked, so much fun to see and read about what everyone is up to. Have a good evening. Dot

8 comments:

Holly said...

I love detours. It gives time to regroup and refocus. That asian print is gorgeous.

corry said...

Beautiful! Love the print!

Feeling Simply Quilty said...

How big is that quilt? I like it, I can see it on the wall or on a bed. I love that fabric.

Libby said...

A very refreshing detour *s*

atet said...

And aren't the detours the best part sometimes?

Knit-Wit said...

Too cute! You are so creative!

Finn said...

Hi Dottie, looks like you are getting lots and lots done!!
The red and white Jacob's ladder is going to be a beauty...but oh my! Soooo many 4 patches to make!
Love your shoe tree, great idea!
Fun, fun, fun..you are having way too much fun girl! Hugs, Finn

Unknown said...

Love your detour project. Maybe need to do that more often.

Easy to get back to the big projects then.