Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Obsession




I spent the week working on a "little challenge" over at 15 minutes play.

Victoria sent a 12" square of the floral and plaid fabric, and asked us to make something "small."

So here's what happened on my design wall last week.  It became an obsession!




























Done!

  "Obsession"  61 x 61"  



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40 comments:

  1. Lori R.December 11, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    Very nice. Thanks for giving us a peek inside the auditioning process.

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  2. Tina CraigDecember 11, 2012 at 5:07 AM

    That was so fun to watch your process. Love the finished product!

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  3. BrendaDecember 11, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    ditto on the process. I like how you used that challenge fabric to offset the brights. Most of the others used it as a focal point, but I really like how that brownish red plays off the brights.

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  4. smazoochieDecember 11, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    Love watching the process.
    I HAVE to explore this method!
    (so much for small) :-)

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  5. cinziaDecember 11, 2012 at 6:05 AM

    So lovely! I enjoy seeing the process. Isn't that the most fun?

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  6. UnknownDecember 11, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    Wow... love seeing the progression photos of this wonderful piece! It really rocks! Love it!

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  7. SharonDecember 11, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    So fun. There is so much going on but it totally works!

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  8. fiberchickDecember 11, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Fantastic (as usual)!!!

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  9. AnonymousDecember 11, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    Wow, that was a lot of work. Nice job!

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  10. QuiltdivajulieDecember 11, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Excellent final choices! Fun to watch the evolution ... thanks for sharing it with us!!

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  11. KimDecember 11, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Oh I love a good medallion quilt...is that little pink check from some of your old clothes?
    Nicely done :0)!

    Merry Christmas and Happy Sewing

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  12. Elaine MDecember 11, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Love your "small" project. It was wonderful to see your design process.

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  13. Ellie QDecember 11, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    I love seeing the audition process! And the finished quilt turned out great--so many colors I wouldn't have thought of/dared. Nice job!!!

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  14. audreyDecember 11, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    So much fun getting a glimpse into your working process! You always inspire me to think 'bolder' and step out of my little tiny box when it comes to buying fabric! Love what you ended up with. Truly a fun looking quilt.:)

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  15. Deb RowdenDecember 11, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    you are so bold! thanks for taking us along on that trip!

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  16. RachaeldaisyDecember 11, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Brilliant!!! I love that you took us through your journey of decisions. Wonderful choices!

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  17. SharonDecember 11, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    LOVE IT!

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  18. DeborahDecember 11, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    Fabulous! Thanks for sharing the process!

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  19. KathyDecember 11, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Love this. Glad you kept working your way through - that was so much fun to follow. I never remember to keep my camera handy until it is too late... Something to learn. Thanks, "Teach!". (Smile) - Kathy

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  20. YankeeQuilterDecember 11, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    Love the process and even more that you stopped at the dots and floral that I said "Ahhh" to!

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  21. janequiltsslowlyDecember 11, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    Love this thanks for showing your steps to a great finish. I think that if you have more of your last border print you could start another challenge.

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  22. Cathy @ CabbageQuiltsDecember 11, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    I love it Nifty, and like others, I loved seeing the process you went through to arrive at the gorgeous finish! Wonderful. xo

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  23. MaritDecember 12, 2012 at 3:09 AM

    So fun to watch your different options! Love all the angles in your made fabric and the medallion - great combination. The colors are warm and inviting... Congratulation on a lovely challenge top!
    ; )

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  24. patty a.December 12, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    Small? Unless you give me actual size limits I would have done the same! Turning a fat quarter into a beautiful, fun, small 61 x61 piece is fantastic!

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  25. ElisaDecember 12, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Thank you for sharing this process photographically. Glad to know others out there work this way.

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  26. O'QuiltsDecember 12, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    There could not be a better obsession than that!! Great job...

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  28. Ailsa (Cape Pincushion)December 13, 2012 at 3:52 AM

    Fantastic! You are so creative!

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  29. Mary KeaslerDecember 13, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    Ta-Da! love your interpretation of something small. What fun!

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  30. KaarenDecember 13, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    I'm dizzy just following your progression...but in a good kind of way!

    What an awesome accomplishment! Wow!

    Would I ever try something like that? Perhaps, but not any time soon. I'll just stop by and admire yours!

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  31. RobinDecember 13, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    Wow! The colors are amazing. You've got a talent for putting things together, that's for sure.

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  32. EmDecember 14, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    U inspire me!!!!!!!

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  34. Quilter KathyDecember 14, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    So fun to watch! Thanks for sharing!

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  35. MarieDecember 16, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    I absolutely LOVE making blocks like this and it looks like you had a great time with it too. The plaid-floral is great next to the pieced block.

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  36. GraziaDecember 16, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    Fantastic!!!
    It wis not so simple to create blocks as you did with such different fabrics....really a great work, thanks for sharing!

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  37. KarenDecember 19, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Love watching you design - this is when blogging is the next best thing to being there!! Great job.

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  38. VictoriaDecember 21, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Such a great job with this! You have an amazing way of piecing any color and print. I adore your bravery, and the results are spectacular!

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  39. roccagalDecember 21, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    neat post-I luv the auditions!

    i really like what you decided on as a final choice! Thanks for sharing!
    Merry Christmas!

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  40. MulticoloredPiecesDecember 22, 2012 at 1:30 AM

    Hi, Nifty. Very enjoyable to see your auditioning of fabrics and all the possibilities.
    best, nadia

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