I had a feeling when I was putting the blocks together that this was not the look I was going for. I pushed on thinking that it will look better once it is all together. Nope, not looking better, and not the look I was going for (inspiration painting below). The Zen Chic pattern example used a color way with four shades, and low volume prints, which works very well. My version used saturated colors and prints, that overpower the neutrals and make the design much more visible. It isn’t as appealing when seen as just big X’s and plus signs. Disappointing, but I think I will try again, needs more cow bell neutrals. How to do this was going through my head at 3:30 this morning, as things Quilty often do. My plan is to separate all the blocks and “fix” each one separately, while leaving the others on the wall. Early on with this quilt, I was thinking it might be worth my time to work up a block in EQ8, and play with the colors there. But I was impatient and thought it would work out. Six days and 570 pieces later, I’m sitting here with a seam ripper.

I was able to get the quilting done on the Eclipse quilt, and had enough room on the backing to add the other mistake quilt on to it. I have always wanted to try a simple looping panto, and that is what I used. It’s still not the prettiest quilt, but it is done and out of the UFO pile. Next up on the frame were the two Seasons Study quilts, which also share a backing and batting. I am about half way through the second smaller Seasons Study quilt. Hope to finish that today, another rainy cold day in my part of the world.

The Manor house is now about 75% stitched, nearing the end. I added some outlining to the windows with #100 silk thread, I need to find another color that will define the dormers in the roof. I have light gray on there now, but it blends too much, maybe a neutral tan would work better. I’m still on the fence about adding sky stitches or green (tree) stitches to the back ground. Once I finish the house I’ll assess whether I like the floating house look or not.

Be Kind.