Challenge=Playtime!

I really look forward to working on my Fiberactions challenge quilts. I look at these pieces not only as meeting the given challenge, but also as opportunities to just let go and work in a much more relaxed way.

That is probably the biggest challenge for me. So much of my work is for competition and that requires a very meticulous approach from creating the design, choosing the colors,methods of construction,quilting and everything in between. Technique is critical; I plan and mark every step. I am very slow and methodical in the execution from beginning to completion.

But in these challenges I am free!  This challenge is a color wheel challenge, and you all know I love color...and lots of it!  I'll even give you a sneak peak...



and another...



Raw edge applique, and the quilting... no marking (except for the edge cutting line and the frame line), scribble quilting...no rulers or templates. High contrast thread. No plan other than the frame and the basic applique. All things I would never do on show quilt. Flying by the seat of my pants...not worrying about keeping lines straight or perfect backtracking.   But I'm having fun. And while I love doing competition quilts, this is a different kind of fun.

So be sure to check in on the 15th to see the end result, I'm headed back to the studio to play some more!