February/March Inspiration

What a difference a week makes! Living in south Texas during the winter makes one reasonably think of mild temps and sunny days. By now we all know there was a major deviation from that assumption. We were one of the lucky ones who never lost power in our tiny home but had temps set low to conserve and quilts to cover up in for warmth.

My cold week was spent being creative in my sewing room. My artisan dyed wool, vintage linens, lace and fabric combined with bright, cheerful commercial fabric. Process photos and measurements are included in this post so you can think about those scraps and ephemera and how they might come together for you.

Audition your favorite fabrics against the chosen motif and background.

  Start the applique then….

  Audition some more 

Continually thinking creatively and checking arrangement as you applique  is critical in the creative process. The finish will come next week with more details on the quilting.

You might have an orphan block that could come front and center in an arrangement similar to this or it might be a fussy cut motif from your favorite fabric. Play. Create. Enjoy! Watch for the finish photos next week.