Finished in the nick of time!!

I never thought I'd make it, but I did it.  It's done.  Here is just a little piece.

I tried something new with this one.  You'll have to wait till later today to see the whole thing, though.

Pheeew!

I got it done! 

I don't think this will give anything away!

Until Wednesday!

Getting Close

I have finished the quilting and now have the edge treatment to consider. Yes there were lots of starts and stops and I have many threads to tie.

The quilting is not traditional and I am not using a traditional binding this time so this will be an experiment for me. Of course, the entire project has been an experiment, so the fact that I am not doing a traditional binding should not surprise anyone. With luck, I will be done tomorrow night, but I am keeping my fingers crossed, just in case.

Almost...

Today, I will be sewing the binding on...

and you will see the rest...

 on June 15th!!!

Yikes

Can someone stop the clock!!

Do you see anything you recognize? Will it all come together? YES!!

Six Days to Finish

Will it all come together by the 15th?

Blowing my own horn

I have been featured on Cre8tive Compass magazine by Rebecca Parsons of Artistically Speaking Blog Radio
I often listen to Artistically speaking whilst I am working.  It is a great inspiration to me to hear about other artists.  Also the daily inspiration in the magazine is worth reading, too.

Progress!

I have a sketch, a plan and some fabrics pulled.

Now I just need some time!
 Can you guess what it is???

Sneak Peek

My fabrics are chosen, and I am well on my way!

Moving from Sketches to Fabric

I've finally started into the fabric preparation, collecting, creating stage. I'd love to share the numerous sketches and get your opinions and feedback but that wouldn't be abiding by our reveal day so I'll have to go with my own judgement whether for better or worse and you can let me know where I went wrong at reveal time! It's all a learning process and a fun one too!

Above are some Dyna-flow painted fabrics that may make it into my games quilt and below are some bought fabrics that I am so hoping will work out but if not I'll have a new journal or purse in greys and browns!

Lots to do

OK, time to send a little peek into my piece.

I have put together a materials list for you.

 Medium and heavy weight interfacing and lightweight fusible film.

 Organza (lots and lots especially shiny ones), chiffon, satin, crushed velvet.

 Tulle, Fabric for digital printing, japara, cotton wool.

 cotton fabrics

 lots of templates!!!!!

 Too many samples in my book

 Polymer clay, a piece of bark, some twigs and yarn.

lots of yummy thread.

and beads, beads, beads.

Well, sounds like I have work to do and only ten or eleven days to do it. OMG.  Stop procrastinating.  NOW!

Paper Trial

After having a delightful time with the grandchildren in L.A., it is time to get serious about  progress on the Game challenge.

I have printed a portion of the design on paper and the next step is to print on PFD fabric. Drum roll please!