top of page

Revisitng Old Projects

Writer's picture: Mary Ellen StraughnMary Ellen Straughn

The last two years have given me time to revisit my unfinished workshop projects. Some are only parts of a quilt like a block that needs companions to complete or maybe it's a nearly complete project that requires an innovation to make it come alive.

In this case, I found a top I made from 2019 Chris Kirsch workshop on drafting compasses. We made a large one in class using a pizza pie pan as the template and then proceded to draft the compass within the circle using her methods. I was pleased with the result. Her compasses are generally the standard 12 point block, but then I got to thinking about 60 degree compasses and what they would look like. So I drafted one and made that after class. My final compass block came out of EQ8 and was paper-pieced in sections.

All three blocks were either inset or appliqued onto a beautiful blue green batik. The unfinished quilt then went into the drawer with other projects to be completed and eventually forgotten. This year I pulled out the top and put it on my design wall. I was not thrilled about the setting or the colors and knew it needed something more.

Chris had shown us some setting examples in her class and one of them had flying geese in it that added alot of movement and interest. So I located my ombre fabrics and started playing with colors. I decided I like the pink to purple the best because it complemented the colors in the blocks and background but created enough contrast so they didn't dissappear. Taking advantage of the variation in color I made a wedge shape from which I cut the 60 degree triangles and then fused them onto the quilt in a swirly design.

The top instantly came to life with the addition of the triangles and the introduction of new colors. Below is the result. It is yet to be quilted, but I already have ideas about that.

I hope you revisit some of your old class projects and breathe life into them like I did.


65 views4 comments

Recent Posts

See All

ABOUT COLOR

4 Comments


Customized Psychology Writing Services: Meeting Your Academic Needs

Psychology is an intricate field that delves into human behavior, cognition, and emotion. Navigating its complexities often requires students to undertake a range of assignments, including essays, case studies, and research papers. For those pursuing courses like Psychology writing Services, PSY FPX 5201 Assessment 2, or PSYC FPX 4210 Assessment 4, high-quality writing support can make all the difference in achieving academic excellence.

If you’ve ever thought, “Can someone do my psychology essay?” or sought assistance to ace challenging psychology assessments, tailored writing services can be the ideal solution. This article explores how such services cater to your specific academic requirements, ensuring success in your psychology studies.

The Importance of Psychology Writing…


Like

bilesohbet
Dec 03, 2024

Cinsel Sohbet Uygulaması.

Yetişkin Sohbet Uygulaması.

Yetişkin Chat Uygulaması.

Like

rileysusancm
rileysusancm
Apr 26, 2022

Beautiful Mary Ellen!

Like

Ann Anderson
Apr 11, 2022

Love your variations, and the swirly triangles really tied it all together. It looks like the technique builds on the New York Beauty block from the recent workshop.

Like
bottom of page