Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Fabric/Sewing/Quilting Therapy


I think the title encompasses all that goes into making a quilt... and playing with fabric and sewing is, for me, very good therapy.   And therapy, we all need a little from time to time...  for me, more so recently due to the stress of work and some minor health issues.  


Oftentimes, I'm too tired when I get home from work to tackle anything complicated that requires me to think, so... I decided on a simple "feel good" project that I can work on at my own pace...



Yup...  a 16-patch quilt!  I've been wanting to make one ever since I've seen several 16-patch sew-alongs in the past year or so.  Since I'm shopping my stash this year as much as possible, I dug out these FQs...


If you're interested in moving some stash or using up scraps, this might be the project for you as well.  There are several good tutorials online... here is THE LINK to one.   

And here is a little eye candy that inspired me...





Happy sewing!


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9 comments:

  1. Janet O.September 24, 2013 at 1:37 AM

    I love 16 patch quilts. You've selected a wonderful assortment of coordinating fabrics from your stash, while maintaining a scrappy feel. Won't this be a fun quilt? : )

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  2. RoosSeptember 24, 2013 at 2:29 AM

    I've never made a 16 patch quilt but as I see this........ ;o)

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  3. AnneSeptember 24, 2013 at 3:56 AM

    I love 16 patch quilts. Maybe that's what I should use all those 2½" squares I've been making out of my scraps! :o)

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  4. JoAnneSeptember 24, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    This looks like a great, no-think project. Sewing is surely my favorite form of therapy.

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  5. MarjSeptember 24, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    Love the colors that you chose from your stash. I know what you mean about sometimes having a project to work on that does not need a lot of thinking, just sewing.

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  6. TerriSeptember 24, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Love your choices. Are you planning to sew 16 individual squares per block, or make strips, cut and resew? Hope you will include us in your mission. Hugs

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  7. CynthiaSeptember 24, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    What lovely colorful fabrics! And paired with the creams, so soothing. I made a quilt last year using the 12 patch, and it was indeed very satisfying.

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  8. YankeeQuilterSeptember 24, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    fun project...sometimes sewing squares is just the right thing to do! enjoy...

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    I would love every one of those fabrics you chose from your stash.
    Lillian

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