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Wednesday 17 October 2012

WIP Wedndesday - falling in love all over again

I have been on such a high since finishing Groove - I have so much more sewing energy (hello sewing at night! I remember you!). I've even decided to push over a WIP or two BEFORE I start anything new.

I've put together the patchwork panel for my Chicopee Tippecanoe cushion. I have a bit of a love hate relationship with this at the moment. It's busy. I tried to control the colour placement to reduce the busy, but I'm not sure I'm completely happy with it. I still need to rip all the paper off, so I'm hoping I'll like it by the time I finish the ripping...


The long term WIP of choice I've been working on? Retro Flowers!! And this is the falling in love all over again part. I forgot how absolutely divine Good Folks is to work with. I'm paring it back from 25 flowers to 16 - so hopefully it won't take me another 6 months to get it finished :o) Not sure what will happen to the other 9 - if anyone would like them let me know - it's all AMH fabrics, all the curves are done and several petals are pieced... if you'd like them (Danny?) first in best dressed ;o)

apologies for the AWFUL photo

Linking up to WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced (button on sidebar). Hope everyone is having a brilliant week!

xx Jess
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30 comments:

  1. Lindsey17 October 2012 at 14:26

    Wow your patchwork panel is spectacular!

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  2. Erin @ Once Upon a Donkey17 October 2012 at 14:35

    Ooo I'd LOVE them, if you're serious. Been meaning to have a go at curves and that would be great inspiration.

    Love the cushion too. Busy, yes, but it works!

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  3. Carla17 October 2012 at 14:54

    I love all those prints in your canoe quilt. So fun!

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  4. Heather D.17 October 2012 at 14:56

    I loooove the Chicopee blocks, and I particularly like how you alternated the solids and the prints, it creates a really neat sub-design.

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  5. Jennifer17 October 2012 at 16:51

    i'm serious that in loves with flowers and the retro flowers that I volunteer to make the other 9 for you! I LOVE my quilt made of the 25, don't stop, do them all! I'm serious, ship em over and i'll get em back in a month! :)

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  6. Charlotte17 October 2012 at 17:06

    gorgeousness! I'm in love with the chicopee cushion - your points are amazing!

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  7. Steffi´s Candy Quilts17 October 2012 at 18:26

    Wow, you have two very beautiful WIPs! Love the effect of the Chicopee blocks!

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  8. Kristy @ Quiet Play17 October 2012 at 18:44

    Both projects are just gorgeous!!

    Loving those retro flowers - so pretty!

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  9. Adrianne @ On the Windy Side17 October 2012 at 18:56

    You know, the Tippecanoe panel is busy, but it works. I am always trying to avoid things being too busy, but some of the quilts I like the best are busy - sometimes you just have to embrace it. Your retro flowers are looking lovely - that is going to be one stunning quilt.

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  10. Cas17 October 2012 at 20:44

    wow, totally impressed with your patchwork. thats amazing precision, well done :)

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  11. Jess @ Scrappy n Happy17 October 2012 at 21:40

    It looks great so far! Remember quilting will change the look of it too.

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  12. Alyce @ Blossom Heart Quilts17 October 2012 at 23:06

    As Jessica said, the quilting will change the look, and I think that it's a good kinda busy. Ordered busy :)

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  13. a maidenhair fern17 October 2012 at 23:10

    facinating design, those retro flowers. how will you quilt it?

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  14. Cille18 October 2012 at 00:42

    It's busy yes... but lots of fun. I keept seeing new details. It's like a little brain teaser. Lovely :)

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  15. Lucy | Charm About You18 October 2012 at 03:23

    The cushion is fabulous!! Well done you for the retro flowers, I'm gonna aim to have mine finished by 2015 :)

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  16. Nat at Made in Home18 October 2012 at 06:43

    S beautiful! All these colours make me really happy!

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  17. Kelsey18 October 2012 at 06:51

    I LOVE the chicopee cover!! LOVE!! But I love crazy :)

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  18. Cherie18 October 2012 at 07:13

    The panel for the pillow is gorgeous!!! I love the pattern and the colours.
    Such pretty retro flowers! =D

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  19. Molli Sparkles18 October 2012 at 08:25

    The pillow is the best! It's ordered chaos, and even though there's a lot going on, there's a harmony to all of it. Don't worry a bit!

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  20. Allison18 October 2012 at 10:35

    I love your crossed canoes cushion! it is busy, but so much fun to look at.

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  21. Marjorie's Busy Corner18 October 2012 at 10:55

    loving that quilt!!!! I really like the color in it and the other piece.

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  22. Sharon18 October 2012 at 11:21

    have you given away your retro flowers already? I would take them if you haven't promised them to someone. I love it!
    I have been following your tipacanoe project and love how it turned out. what a fantastic pattern! adding this to my (long) to-do list

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  23. Sunshine and Pink18 October 2012 at 11:58

    your patchwork panel is absolutely gorgeous!

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  24. Marla18 October 2012 at 13:22

    Love the Chicopee blocks. Really, really.

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  25. Megan @ MiaDolceOriginals19 October 2012 at 01:51

    What a cool design for the chicopee patchwork - very striking!

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  26. Jenelle19 October 2012 at 15:10

    I am falling in love with these projects too! The Tippecanoe pattern is really intricate and I think your cushion will be lovely! I'm glad you're finishing those retro flowers blocks because they are so beautiful too. :) 25 flowers seems like quite a lot so 16 is much more manageable!

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  27. Katy Cameron20 October 2012 at 14:47

    Loving your canoes and flowers, go on, you can do it!

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  28. Kirsten20 October 2012 at 16:52

    Love the Chicopee blocks and your Retro Flowers are really beautiful in the Good Folks!

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  29. Sabrina24 October 2012 at 16:28

    Oh my gosh! The panel for your cushion is just downright incredible!!!

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  30. Annabella9 November 2012 at 19:49

    Oh wow, I just LOVE that patchwork panei. One word - AMAZING.

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