One of the ways I figured out to break out of my funk was to work with something I love and that happened to be Daisy Janie's Shades of Grey. So I made this. It's one panel of a much larger quilt, though this is pretty big all on its own. (36" x 42") It's going to be the Jacks quilt. Did you ever play jacks? It was a daily playground activity for me and brings back great memories. It's perfect with the greys and the light blue background. Even though it's dreary and raining again, I'm feeling a bit sunnier inside.
I worked on something else with the greys too, but I'm still playing with it. Still pushing through the doubts.
It was fun sewing free yesterday. Back to the list today. Have a happy Monday!
15 comments:
Yes - Jacks!! A great memory and a great shape Jacquie. That fabric is perfect.
very creative! very cool!
I loved jacks! What a creative idea. I look forward to seeing the finished quilt.
Great idea. Grey--one of my favorites right now, and Daisy Jane is a great line!
Very very cool!
36 x 42 wow!! Glad you're feeling sunny about your new project - love the shapes.
I love the idea and your fabric choices! I can't wait to see the big picture.
What a fun block!! I loved playing jacks, though for some reason I was never very good at it. :( I really have to try making a big block like that, I love the look, but am always afraid to try it. (Bigger block bigger msitakes right? :))
Cheers!
Rachel
http://www.dewberrylane.com
Happy Monday! Thanks for evoking the fond memories I have of jacks.
I remember jacks! Nice idea for a quilt. I made some blocks using your free pieced chevron tutorial. Here is a photo:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35382876@N05/5654353557/in/pool-6x3bee
Thanks again!
fabulous. I loved playing jacks. I could be competitive with the other girls. My feet were too big to do well at hopscotch and they drew the squares to fit themselves.
glen: just love your creativity
I've been playing with some Shades of Grey too. Fun to see us going in two totally different directions with it.
looking great...cant wait to see finished project...
cheers
I loved playing Jacks and I wasn't too bad at it either. Love the pattern and fabric and like Pauline can't wait to see the finished quilt and hopefully a pattern!
gonna be a big red rubber ball in the center??
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