THE QUILTED PINEAPPLE: Scrappy Tumbler Tease

March 9, 2011

I've been suffering a bit from "Quilter's Block" the last few days. Well, ever since I went frogging the other night. I just couldn't decide what to quilt on my little Paganini. One thing I DID know was that I needed to press it again. I almost did and it's a good thing I didn't because I had some blue pen markings on it!! Oh, I would have been SOOOO mad if I had permanently set the markings. That would have been just my luck, the first time I use one of those little blue pens...I ruin my quilt top. So I wet down the top to remove them. Meanwhile, I doodled designs. I finally decided on a design, thought I would press the top, but there was still some blue left. So.....another rinse down. Ugghh, I felt like was wasting so much time. Between all this I loaded my practice muslin back on. I practiced the design I decided I wanted to quilt on Paganini. After practicing, I realized the quilting called for some finer weight thread. I put a thread order in last night. I'm glad I ended up having to wait because I wouldn't want to be frogging that little top again!!

I decided maybe Paganini was causing my little case of quilter's block, so I turned my attentions last night to something else. New quilt top. New quilt design. It's not done, but I'm loving it already!! It's just the boost I needed to get past my quilting blockade. I'm just going to give you a peak. Just a teaser. :-)

Hopefully, tomorrow I'll be able to show the whole thing!!

25 comments:

SunnybecMarch 9, 2011 at 7:27 AM
Linda I just love your quilting.
JoanneMarch 9, 2011 at 7:45 AM
The quilting design really enhances the tumblers! Looks great.♥
PattiMarch 9, 2011 at 8:07 AM
Holy smokes that's gorgeous!
SueMarch 9, 2011 at 8:18 AM
Oh it's gorgeous! I just love tumblers and your quilting is so beautiful. I can only wish to quilt that great.
CarolMarch 9, 2011 at 8:32 AM
I love your quilting. Do you do it freehand? It's beautiful.
West Michigan QuilterMarch 9, 2011 at 8:41 AM
Your quilting looks beautiful! See, things do work out for the best!
LaineeMarch 9, 2011 at 9:01 AM
The quilting looks great! I bought a spool of Aurifil yesterday...will try it out today.
LynnMarch 9, 2011 at 9:10 AM
Your quilt top is looking fantastic Linda! I know what you mean about having quilter's block. Sometimes just the thought of having to load a quilt on the machine will keep me from quilting. Silly but true.
CathyMarch 9, 2011 at 9:18 AM
Love the quilting. You are very talented. Hugs
DonnaMarch 9, 2011 at 9:30 AM
Beautiful quilting!!!
WoolenSailsMarch 9, 2011 at 9:31 AM
Loving what I see. I got the baby tumblers, but haven't done any quilting this week and still too weak and sick to sit up long, but getting there.

Debbie
YvetteMarch 9, 2011 at 9:41 AM
You look like you have been doing this for years!
LoriMarch 9, 2011 at 9:54 AM
I think you are a natural Linda!!
DarleneMarch 9, 2011 at 10:11 AM
It's beautiful - you're definitely a natural. Can't wait to see the whole thing.
TerryMarch 9, 2011 at 10:24 AM
It looks wonderful! That's a beautiful quilting design! :0)
BrandieMarch 9, 2011 at 10:35 AM
You're such a tease! So not fair to make us wait.
JoanMarch 9, 2011 at 10:37 AM
Absolutely fabulous. My, isn't that something. Looking forward to the bigger picture ... hugs
CherylMarch 9, 2011 at 11:01 AM
Your quilting is so pretty...love the quilt and the quilting pattern you choose!
MicheleMarch 9, 2011 at 12:15 PM
Can't wait to see the whole thing! It looks beautiful :-) I recently suffered from Quilters Block myself, but I think I've gotten past it now by moving on to another project and going back to the problem one later. I'm sure you will too. :-)
CardygirlMarch 9, 2011 at 3:26 PM
The tumblers look fantastic.
SoniaMarch 9, 2011 at 9:33 PM
Awesome job! Its beautiful. :)
Mama PeaMarch 9, 2011 at 10:43 PM
Wow. You just blow my mind at how wonderful your quilting is. I think you did just the right thing...switch to something else to get some momentum while giving the other project a rest. Lovely!
QuiltSueMarch 10, 2011 at 6:25 AM
I think we all get that quilters' block thing from time to time, but isn't it wonderful when you come out of it?

Your tumbler quilt looks just great. I can't wait to see it in all it's glory! I also wish I could FM quilt like you do.
Cornfield QuilterMarch 10, 2011 at 12:50 PM
Love it, Love it, did I tell you I love it?!!
CarolMarch 10, 2011 at 6:08 PM
Love, Love, Love your tumblers! The quilting is absolutely fantastic!

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