Intentions
My granny squares quilt came back from Joan’s last week. I was not disappointed – it all came together beautifully! I’ve shown the back as well – just a few strips of the blue prints pieced with Kona Snow.
I am always filled with good intentions in January. Not resolutions, but intentions. Resolutions imply a certain steely-eyed determination to make them happen. But instead, I prefer to be filled with gentle optimism for all the possibilities a new year brings.
I will eat better, exercise more. I will take a break from work on weekends (a constant danger when working from home.) I am going to QuiltCon (already committed.) I will join an online bee (done!) I will make the Union Jack quilt I didn’t get to last year. I will try foundation paper piecing (I’m such a procrastinator on this one).
I finally caught up on some neglected blog reading this morning, and found a number of new ideas to fuel my enthusiasm. There’s the scrappy trip along everyone seems to have done over Christmas. What a great way to make a dent in my scrap pile. Amy Ellis has started a Dancing Stars quilt along which would help me with my paper piecing intention. Alyssa at Pile O’ Fabric has a skill builder block of the month. This one is quilt as you go, so I could work on my free motion quilting skills. And the Something New Sampler just looks like fun.
I hope your 2013 is off to a great start!
Mad About Patchwork 
Your granny squares turned out fabulous, Pam! Love the swirly twist of the quilting — makes me think of gusts of winter wind. What a great start to 2013! I’m so envious that you are going to QuiltCon!
Your quilt is gorgeous! The squares and fabric are beautiful.
You inspired me to sign up for Piles of Fabric BOM! I need to hone my skills and I love that we are doing a QAYG, too :)
Thanks for modern block quilt along! Love the idea is it and looks easy enough… Since I got a new machine, this would help me practice some interesting techniques and get to know my machine. :) thanks!
Wow, it looks fabulous. Love the quilting on it.
Hi Pam, this is beautiful! I of course haven’t even started my grannies yet even though I bought the strips from you to make it easier. I will trip along with you. Was that a challenge? I got all excited about this and cut strips…no sewing yet though. I have loved all the samples I have seen in blog land.
My great granny is still a pile of blocks. Soon, I will put them together and get them off to the quilter’s house. I am working on a quilt for my FIL right now. I should have it done by the end of the week. Then, after finishing up a few WIP’s, on to something new and fun!