I finished piecing my Storm at Sea, and now am looking forward to quilting it.
It is interesting to me how the focus points vary every time I look at it. Initially the white stars, and the surrounding brown catch my eye. Then I see the green circles, and sometimes my eyes fall on the green "X" shape between the stars. This pattern was definitely a challenge to piece, but overall I am happy with my points and corners.
There will be a lot of SID on this one, as I want my piecing to really show up well, then the fun will begin.
And and update on my "running" adventure. I put the word running in quotes because the actually amount of running I am currently doing is small, but I tell you what, it is pushing my limits just as it is. Maybe it has to do with staringt a running program for the first time at age 57. I repeated week one last week, but today I will start week two. My goal in this is not to actually run a 5K, but to do more than I am doing now, push myself to something more. I look forward to the day when I struggle less, the good outweighs the bad, and I can enjoy running at whatever level I get to for the joy of running.
Thanks for your company, I appreciate it.
Esther
Storm at Sea is one of my all time favourite patterns - like you, every time I look I see a different element. Yours looks gorgeous. Good for you for taking up running - it's not how far or how fast, it's what makes us feel better!
ReplyDeletethis is gorgeous! I can't belive how fast you got this done. good job on the running! every step forward is closer to your goal. I had a good run today. took 3 days off and I think that made a difference. at this age, I find it takes the body longer to recuperate. good luck with Week 2!
ReplyDeleteStunning ! -love the fact you have used only plain fabrics. The points look perfect! Good luck with the running. I content myself with going to the gym two or three times a week and using the crosstrainers and bikes is less trauma on the old ankles!
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Fantastic cant wait to see how you quilt it.
ReplyDeleteWell done with the running. I used to run a lot, nothing like it. Now I have arthritis in my knee so no more running for me. I wish I could still do it.
Linda
Wow, this quilt top turned out so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love your fabric colors and placements they really show off this pattern well! Congratulations on a terrific finish!
WOW is one word, so is perfect piecing. Color placement. Stunning! Can't wait to see your beautiful quilting and how you will play on this one. Will we see it in September? :0) Well done and congrats on meeting your running goals. Good for you!
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ReplyDeleteEsther, this is amazing! I think you may be seeing another ribbon at this years show!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I love too how you see one part of the pattern then another. Good for you that you are running. I am 56 so can so relate. It is challenging to get this body moving! Remember slow and steady wins the race. Take care!
ReplyDeleteIt is just beautiful! I love the way the colors compliment each other. And your points are perfect. Yes, you'll need to sew "every stinking seam" but it will really make the design pop. Wow!
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