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 :)
Yes but if you don't design them -- what will we make???
ReplyDeleteHaha, I so know that feeling. Design addiction? Maybe.
ReplyDeleteYou could outsource the ideas you don't have time to sew.... :) It would be like pre pattern testing! Market research?
This seems to be working for you...I love your quilts.
ReplyDeletei know what you mean! sometimes an idea will pop in my head out of nowhere. It keeps us going...
ReplyDeleteSounds 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!
ReplyDeleteIt 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 ;-)
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