It may seem monotonous to cut 6 pieces out of 5 inch squares 36 times, but I find the process to be meditative. There is a sense of satisfaction seeing all the fabric pieces stack up as I get through the 36 squares. In the beginning I am attentive, but after a while, it becomes a repetitive motion, much like knitting. My mind starts to wander and I zone out, but my hands keep moving and cutting as if they are on autopilot.
Then the assembling begins. All lined up, pinned and ready to be sewn.
Now the fun part begins. Arranging and rearranging 36 quilt blocks to create something pleasing to the eye.I hope that all of you mothers out there had a great Mother's Day. Or if you are not a mother yet, I hope you spent a nice day with your mom. This was my first Mother's Day as a mom and I had a lovely day. DH and Melody took me out to lunch. Her gift to me was that she did not fuss or cry once during the lunch. I was ready to swallow my food and pay immediately at the first signs of distress from her, but she was content to lay in her stroller and kick her legs. I consider that a great meal!
a big happy mother's day to you. what a great gift! and that quilt. i love your fabric choices. and combinations. just perfect!
ReplyDeleteHappy mother's day to you!! I'm glad you had a good one.
ReplyDeleteThat quilt is going to be a beaut.
Happy Mothers Day Oiyi! Sounds like you had a nice day. Beautiful quilt, I'd take one like that any day!
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day!!
ReplyDeleteThat quilt is going to be a beauty!
Happy Mother's Day to you, Oiyi!
ReplyDeleteYour new quilt project looks great. I just started machine quilt mine today ... only managed to finish 1/4 ... hoping tomorrow I can do more while the husband is at work!
Happy Mother's Day!!! I am glad you had a lovely time with your hubby and Melody.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt blocks look awesome!
The fabrics look great, wonderful colours, can't wait to see it when it's finished.
ReplyDeleteHappy Mothers Day Oiyi! glad you had a great day w/ your family.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the quilting process, it looks fantastic!
I find repetitive stuff to be relaxing as well, like chopping vegetables.
Wow, can't wait to see the finished product!
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day!!!
Such beautiful fabric. Yes a simple pattern but so lovely and rich.
ReplyDeleteImpressive looking quilt!!! It going to be stunning! In fact, all your knits and projects are so good!
ReplyDeleteFirst, Happy First Mother's Day! That must be such a cool feeling :) Second, I am absolutely in LOVE with the colors of that quilt. Sooo beautiful!!! I like the orange in the middle of every square, makes everything look so cohesive!
ReplyDeletesuch a pretty quilt! happy mother's day to you! what a treat to have a happy baby during the meal. I remember that sweet relief too, with my firstborn.
ReplyDeleteThat's always a nice gift when baby lets Mom (and Dad) eat a nice meal out!!
ReplyDeleteThat quilt is going to be gorgeous - great colors!!
glad you had a peaceful meal. The quilt is looking fine!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear you had a very nice day with your family. I am absolutely loving those fabric squares! The colors are so pretty and I hope you post a pic when your quilt is finished. I'm sure it will be eye candy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors for the squares. I cannot imagine quilting--it takes so much of precision...it would drive me nuts. I envy all quilters.
ReplyDeletethis is going to be an amazing quilt! I love the colors and patterns you've chosen : )
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had such a nice first Mother's Day :) Your quilt is going to be really beautiful indeed. I never liked the cutting and sewing, but I LOVED the hand quilting. I look forward to seeing how this one turns out. You and your janome are certainly getting to be good friends again lately too ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful Oiyi! Looking forward to seeing the finished quilt.
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the finished quilt. Which reminds me I should probably finish quilting one I've been working on a for a while. I finished the top in a snap but the actual quilting part isn't so fun! :)
Your quilt is going to be beautiful! Love the colors. (I think I'm going to start a quilt too!)
ReplyDeleteI'm not a mother yet, but hope to be one day. Glad you had such a nice mother's day with your DH and sweet little girl!
Your quilt had gorgeous colors! I especially like the print of the blue square, not to mention it goes so well with the orange center. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a nice meal out with the baby!
Happy belated Mother's Day! Can't wait to see the finished quilt.
ReplyDeleteThat quilt looks like fun! What a nice mother's day gift : )
ReplyDeletesuch rich, vivid colors. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your fabric choices and the way you've combined them. It's going to be beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good Mother's Day. Enjoy that little sweet Melody.
Beautiful! Can't wait to see what you make!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors!
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