While I still haven't figured out what to do with the fabric I'm not attached to in my stash, I slowly continue to build on the 'good stuff' that is essential!
I do love a good bundle of Low Volume fabric! When I saw this fat eighth stack from Pink Castle Fabrics, I knew it needed to head my way!
You know how sometimes it's a fifty fifty bundle, half is good and half is just so so? This one is 100% all good! Love each and every one. My one regret...I wish I had bought another one! This is a good addition to what I have already. There won't be any excuses now!
This is just about as cute as can be! I'll take some time to admire it before I whack it to pieces!
I've made HUGE progress on my Striped Octagon EPP project! Yay! The size mishap ended up not making a difference in the least!
As I was stitching the pieces together in the evenings, I would get a flash of an idea on where to take it. Should I leave it as it is? Wall hanging, quilt, runner...pillow?
When the BIG idea hit me, it stuck with me and I couldn't do anything else but follow through with my vision! There were times when I changed my mind and had to rethink a few thing. I even had to redo a couple spots a few times until it was as good as I could get it.
I'll share more details soon! I'm super excited about this one! Sometimes I feel like I've lost creativity and quirkiness in my quilt designing lately. This put that thought to rest!
You can get the free pattern here: 'Striped Octagon' from Tierney Barden. I've got ideas for my next batch!
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Awesome Jayne! Those hexagons are super beautiful but again you continued your project with unexpected ideas! Fantastic! I love also the mice and all the low volume bundle! x Teje
ReplyDeleteI was having a moment of creativity and couldn’t help or stop myself with this one! It felt so good too! This is one of the joys of quilting…there are no rules!
DeleteLove the mice ! Well I hate mice but I love your fabric
ReplyDeleteI am in total agreement on hating real mice! I fell in love with the fabric mice though!
DeleteI love the quilt! I never seem to have enough neutrals when I need them.
ReplyDeleteThat was exactly my thinking! I felt my stash needed a big boost of low volume and this bundle gave me a good start!
DeleteYou nailed it that is one awesome looking quilt!!
ReplyDeletegood buy on that fabric - as I was putting fabric in bins so store while the sewing room is made over I found I have very little in the neutrals and need to keep my eye out for more
ReplyDeleteVery cool. I love where you're going with this!
ReplyDeleteThe low volume bundle looks amazing; having fun LVs on hand to work with seems essential these days and I can remember when I was confused about the fabric trend. And I loved watching the way the Striped Octagon quilt top came together! :)
ReplyDeleteGotta love those low volume prints. IMHO, you can never have too many low volumes.
ReplyDeleteYour octagon quilt is truly inspired! The whole is definitely greater than the sum on the parts.
I just learning that about Low Volume! It’s really fun to go crazy once in a while when designing a quilt! I’ve missed thinking up designs on the fly!
DeleteThose mice are so darn adorable! And I love what you have done with this. It's amazing.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome Jayne. I thought you were heading in a totally different direction with this project. As usual, you nailed it!
ReplyDeleteI love where this ended up! And I'm glad you're giving your quirky a chance to shine! I love your more structured work just as much, but it's great to see both sides at play. :)
ReplyDeleteIt’s a crazy process, but one I like to do on occasion! Letting a quilt or a block tell you where to take the design doesn’t happen all the time, but when it works…it’s magic!
DeleteI really like this! Love the colors. Can't wait to see how you quilt it. Nadine W Northern Cali.
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with your octagon project ! It's an amazing idea !
ReplyDeleteI too love low volume, and I have to say those prints are divine! What you did with your Striped Octagon is wonderful. You were inspired!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE where you went with that piece - those differently colored diamonds were such a perfect transition to the stripes!
ReplyDeleteso inspirational. I love, love the mice. I always want to make what you're making...
ReplyDeleteI love mice too, when their that cute!! Great bundle. I made it through a month on a fabric diet. Broke down. It happens. Love your blog.
ReplyDeleteI think fat eighths, fat 16ths, and even fat quarters are pretty useless to buy. And don't even get me going on pre-cut charms, squares, layer cakes, and jelly rolls. Some of these smaller cuts end up costing a ridiculous amount when you convert them to yardage!
ReplyDeleteI know the arguments--lets you have many cuts and is more affordable. But in my opinion, if you like a fabric--buy it like you mean it.
I like half-yard bundles at the minimum. And if I really love a fabric I buy 2 or 4 yards.
I love bundles from Pink Castle Fabrics and that low volume bundle is divine!
ReplyDeleteI love your LV bundle! And your EPP design is won.der.ful!!!!
ReplyDeletePink Castle never disappoints. Great bundle. Love the mice!
ReplyDeleteYour project is coming along so well. I just love it!
You knocked it out of the park - once again. Love the design but I am in awe of your creative genius. Hope you will rub off on me - eventually.
ReplyDeleteBrave purchase, a bundle. They will be very useful. I just love your idea for adding big spaces and lines to your little mini color. It turned into a wonderful piece.
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