Things We Lost in the Fire

In the fire of my passion I found it impossible to hold back on the circles. I wanted to start in, learn how to do 'em and tame those circles (I've never stitched) right away. With that passionate fire I started right in. Today we lost a block because of it. That fire!

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The blocks were quite unhappy after they were photographed and viewed. The center fabric was too deep and it wasn't working for me. Just too dark. I went to bed thinking about how I'd remove the centers, just about breaking one my sleep hygiene rules: Don't think about your quilt when you go to bed.

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This afternoon I started in on the surgical removal process. As I alluded to early, my first patient died on the table. It only takes one block death to learn.

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I've learned. A Center often wants to speak for herself. She wants to get what she can in her own way, have her important place of distinction. She wants to be much lighter and not so dark. So I'll let the center fabric come to me rather than forcing it.




This isn't allowed. We had to make some changes but I do love Kippy in this photo. He was really testing his limits, too. ...acting like he was asleep.

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So all in all, I'd say we're still truckin' along. A minor setback but back on the track. I don't feel like getting my @$$ kicked my this particular block. I just don't.

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Thanks for listening... *karendianne.