Queen Emily from The Darling Dogwood requested a bookshelf block for our final
block in the Bee Inspired
group. She asked that we decide on a theme and add something
else such as text on the books or something you might find on a bookshelf. I
have a fair bit of Dr Suess fabric having been a huge fan when I was a
youngster so the theme part was easy and I decided a storage box would be a
simple addition to my shelf.
My Wayward Transparency quilt, made for the quilt along being hosted by Yvonne at Quilting Jetgirl, is
still in the works. It’s an easy quick make unless you decide your fabric
choices weren’t right and unpick it all like I did.
This is the first incarnation. I thought it was washed out
and insipid looking and lacked the transparency effect it was supposed to have.
All up I was very disappointed and considered a full new start.
I auditioned a few fabric replacements and decided it was
worth the time and effort of a re-do. I have a feeling it would have taken less
time to start again from scratch.
The Block 2 units are the easiest ones to un-sew and remake
so I’ve gotten those done and I think it’s way better. The seams don’t match up
so well this time but it’s a very forgiving pattern being a monochromatic design so I’m living with that.
This is going to be my last post of this year. I’ll be
spending Christmas with family in Adelaide for the first time in ages. Whatever
you do (and whatever you celebrate) I hope you have a great holiday season!
Sue
