I've spent hours playing with Maggie Pearl blocks in the very bright colours shown in previous posts -could not create a layout which I liked. Blocks based on the colours mentioned in previous posts just didn't work together and also I realised I actually had underestimated and would need another five blocks.
Just couldn't face going back to cutting and sewing more, then I remembered I had a few blocks, made as I stitched my first Maggie Pearl, in my 'spare parts' box which were quite off the wall for that particular version, however I pulled them out and mixed them with my new ones.
First layout - excuse the rough placement, I hadn't straightened or pinned at this stage but
not happy with the left top block and the pink one below so switched out the pink
still should play some more but to be honest I just want to finish and start on my next project!! I could switch the two blocks bottom row and see how that looks, a task for after dinner and then re-assess the placement of blocks tomorrow morning.
I have the fabric and pattern to make a waistcoat for my little great-granddaughter - I say little, she is 18 months old and a pretty good height for her age, she is a sweetie, her daddy (our daughter's husband) measures 6' 9" and our daughter is 5' 9" so we're guessing she's going to be shooting up pretty quickly, better get busy at the machine!
This is the waistcoat pattern - the yellow frills will not be on the one I make!
8 comments:
I think moving on with Maggie Pearl is a good idea--I think it really came out so well, Maureen.
The little vest is just stunning!! What an adorable great-granddaughter you have--lucky girl to have you making clothes for her!!;))) Hope you can find a quilt you really like to make; at my stage of life I am only working on what i REALLY want to make...Sometimes it is hard to decide though, as there are WAAAY too many lovely patterns out there aren't there???;))) Hugs, Julierose
It's hard to get a good layout with both light and dark blocks and sometimes it's best to just stop at the best layout you come up with and sew it together. I think it will be a pretty quilt.
I used to make clothes for my first granddaughter and then they got passed along to the next 2 granddaughters. Now the first granddaughter's daughter is wearing some of them.
I have the blended quilt books too and I think you have inspired me to pull them out for another look.
Your Maggie Pearl is looking wonderful. Yes, if you're over it then get the blocks together and call it done. That waistcoat will be so pretty.
That sweet little vest......SO ADORABLE!
Perfect Bowie quote!
I think it looks so great!! al those colors are happy colors - and what a cute little coat!!
Vibrant colors! Yes, the little waistcoat is a fun idea for a project, adorable.The Blended Quilts books look full of good inspiration, can't wait to see your next projects.
I just saw this quilt on another blog and now, looking at your version, I am definitely adding it to my list. Your colors are wonderful.
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