25 Apr Design Frenzy
How did it get to be so long since I’ve blogged?! I’ve been in a bit of a designing frenzy lately. Every time I sit down to sew, I seem to get an idea that I need to jot down before I forget it. Two hours later, I’ve got the basics of a new quilt design, no sewing done and need to go make dinner or pick up my daughter or….
I love designing new quilts – I get in the “puzzle-solving” zone and have a hard time stopping til I get it worked out. How big should it be? Should I make it block based or not? What size are the pieces? How much fabric would I need? Can I make it bigger or smaller and still have a good design? What colors am I thinking of? How does it look if I change the darks and lights? And on and on.
As much as I love designing, sometimes I think I’m wasting my valuable sewing time. After all, I already have more quilts designed than I have time to make! But, it’s just too much fun.
I’ll try to get some sewing done soon so I have something to show you 🙂
Quilt Inspiration
Posted at 11:57h, 04 MayIt looks as if you are designing on the computer, but not with EQ. Inquiring minds want to know what works for you. We use PowerPoint a lot but it can be a slow process 😉
Victoria
Posted at 21:52h, 26 AprilSounds like you have the heart of a draftsman, which is pretty cool. And I think it's all creative work, so no time wasted at all!
cinzia
Posted at 20:58h, 25 Aprili know what you mean! sometimes an idea will pop in my head out of nowhere. It keeps us going…
MariQuilts
Posted at 19:12h, 25 AprilThis seems to be working for you…I love your quilts.
YC
Posted at 17:19h, 25 AprilHaha, I so know that feeling. Design addiction? Maybe.
You could outsource the ideas you don't have time to sew…. 🙂 It would be like pre pattern testing! Market research?
Lucinda
Posted at 13:59h, 25 AprilYes but if you don't design them — what will we make???