liberation

I was recently  commissioned to make quilt

AND then to quilt it.

The "making part" was quite a change from the usual for me.

I know... I make quilts all the time.

Quilts that I want to make or give.

But this time, it was different...

The request came from a non-quilter,

and there was no pattern,

just the idea of starting with some signature blocks...

I started by telling her the process of

getting good signature blocks,

then making suggestions about color choices,

 possible layouts and

 the amount of fabrics needed.

I guess I've been quilting long enough

 to guess-timate

the required "stuff"

needed to make a queen-sized quilt.

Even if there's not a pattern to follow!

Here's a pic of the finish:

There was just enough fabric left

to make a

storage pillow case

to gift along with the quilt:

I hope she will love it.

And, I hope the recipient will love it too.

Anyway, the whole process

of starting with a

"blank quilting slate"

was liberating.

I guess that I don't do that often enough anymore.

 Start with no pattern that is.

Changes to the pattern, yes, always! :)

And the Storage Case?
I almost always make one for the gift recipient.
I've found that it's really appreciated.
I figure,
if there is ever the need for some
"repair" fabric, it could always be taken for the storage case.