No, not talking about Prince, although he's been the topic of discussion these days. Strange how people scurry out of the woodwork to capitalize when tragedy strikes...family or otherwise.
Anyway, I have once again (somehow) subjected myself to help out (a cousin-in-law this time) with making her daughter a quilt. I say help, but yes, I am making the entire thing start to finish. The mom wants to surprise her for her graduation this year from Clemson U. with this "tail gating quilt". Just the idea of that kinda scares me. Who knows what condition this thing will be in after the tail gating season is over. But, OK, I am doing it!
After a few hours of sewing what seems like hundreds of blocks of nothing but orange and purple, I'm sick of this thing already. But, I get it, it's a college themed quilt with only these two colors. I don't think I'll have it done for her by graduation though, which by the way, is the first week in May. Why do I get myself in these situations?
Not sewn together yet, but what do you think? It doesn't look like purple, but these are all a grape color.
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Odd color combination but you did a great job with it. What about putting the "center" block off center like in the lower left? And include a purple or orange plastic table cloth with it when you're finished.
I like it! If she uses it for "tailgating" I would shoot her! Get it done when you get it done -- no apologies necessary. The asker apparently does not know what it involved with a "simple request" for a quilt!
Purple and orange -- yuk! What was Clemson U thinking!!
I agree with you Irene. Do I have something on my face? "SUCKER", maybe?? Anyway, almost done sewing up the top. Taking a break for now. :o(
Given the colors you are working with, the quilt has character due to your pattern choice. I'm sure she will love it but it's a lot of work for the purpose she is using it for. An old blanket would be the best thing for a tailgate party.
Thank you all for your comments. No, not getting paid to do it. I kinda felt roped into it. Yes, I need to learn the word "NO". I've already told the Mom that it won't be ready by her graduation and it will be done when it's done! I've sent her pictures in progress, so if she wants to "give" her daughter a gift on the day, it will have to be presenting the pictures to her. I agree, the scrappiness of all the different fabrics in those two colors gives it more interest. I'm not a fan of two color quilts, but this helps.
Very nice. Do these people live close by? If so, this is what I would suggest. Put the top, the backing & the batting in to a box along with a note saying that the quilting will be finished after the graduation. Otherwise you will drive yourself crazy trying to get this done in too short a period of time. Plus I hope they paid you at least something for your time!
I'll bet this will be a hit with the graduate. I like the way you kept a scrap-quilt feel to it. Gives those orange and purples some interest since they are not all exactly the same. It is hard to say "no" sometimes, isn't it? I've been there.
Your distant cousin will feel so special getting that lovely quilt!
I do like the pattern you've chosen, but i suspect this cousin-in-law has no idea how much time and work goes into a quilt. Some people really have a way of getting even the toughest among us to say yes, even when we know the answer should be no.
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