Quilted by Natalia Bonner of Piece n Quilt
“Image from American Patchwork & Quilting® magazine.
©2013 Meredith Corporation. All rights reserved.”
Everything in our world is so fast, fast, fast especially at
this time of year. I find it interesting there is this
Slow it Down movement
that people like Cheryl Arkison talks about in her
book, A Month of Sundays, or the Slow Stitching topic that
Mark Lipinski talks about. Now Mark is the most energetic person
in the industry so when he talks Slow it makes
you stop and listen.
I strip piece. My mind thinks what is quickest most efficient
way to make a project.
But this slow it down got me to thinking
about my Tone it Down quilt.
Slow it Down…
Tone it Down…
I thoroughly enjoyed each and every second of making this quilt.
Looking at each and every little piece of fabric as I worked
from block to block. Thinking about the fabric, the designer
that created it and the story that goes along with it.
Now I watch online as more and more people are
making this quilt and posting their
pictures and honestly
it is quite humbling
and makes my heart feel good.
search #apqquiltalong to see some of the versions
This is what the quilting industry is all about.
I am sure if you are reading my blog you are a quilter
or one of my aunts.
If for some reason you have landed here and are not a quilter,
I encourage you to join this community. It is the most wonderful
world to be living in.
Sign up for a class, get a book, do anything, just start!
The tone it down quilt is not for the faint of heart.
It is not a quilt that you can create over the weekend.
However this is a great quilt to add to your
to-do list and slowly enjoy as each block develops.
I am thrilled that
American Patchwork and Quilting
offers this pattern as a
digital download.
Now that I am finished being all gushy, I wanted to
share some other news.
I am going to be doing another #APQquiltalong in 2015.
Stay tuned, I will “slowly” talk about this project.
Your first tease. |
I can't wait to see what your new quilt a long is going to be!! And thank you for this wonderful post 🙂
Definitely looking forward to another quiltalong – I loved making Tone it Down. I enjoy strip piecing as well – working full-time doesn't leave as much time as I'd like for patchwork/quilting but I can see the sense in "slowing down" to ensure we enjoy the whole process.
Yay! I can't wait to see…I remember looking at your quilt in the APQ display at market! Can't wait to follow along!
well thats exciting news! ok…Mark talking slow, wow never thought I would ever hear that….
Kathie
That is so great! I have the magazine and I know what I want fabrics to use so hopefully I can join in on the quilt along in 2015 with you!
Happy Holidays and slowing down as much as one can to enjoy the Season! Looking forward to your next quilt along!
Good morning! A burgoyne surround quilt has been on my bucket list from the very day I started quilting. When I say your Tone it Down, I fell in love and bought the magazine. I still haven't started it, and I still plan to. Can I use a fat quarter bundle, do you think?
Thank you Lissa for this great post. Wonderful news! I love a good QAL.
Can´t wait tosee your new fabric combo.I love QAL and Slow it Down…
Oh that is such a tease. I hope tp have time to join in a quilt along next year. I'm even thinking about hosting one too.