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Friday, February 24, 2012

Balancing Act

Back in October when a few friends and I decided to form an art quilt group I really didn't think about how I would fit it into my already busy schedule, I just knew it was something that I wanted to do!  Then the challenges started and I realized just how much time could be spent planning and making each quilt.  How in the world was I going to manage to do all the things that I have to do along with all of the things that I want to do?  The answer was KISS...which stands for Keep It Simple Stupid!  I do agree that it's good to push our limits every now and then, but simple is good sometimes too especially if it helps keep everything in a harmonious balance!  Would Gail Garber even recognize her free form flying geese technique in this simple little quilt?  I don't know, but I do know that I met the challenge requirements and kept my sanity at the same time, so it's all good!

6 comments:

Millie said...

This is darling. Very cheerful. Love the way you quilted it.

Kathy P said...

Love it! And the zig-zag echo quilting is the perfect choice!

Jean(ie) said...

I prefer smaller projects. You get instant gratification.

love the geese. Were they easy to do? Did you do it improv? paper pieced?

Needled Mom said...

All is good!!!! I love those little challenges and you did a great job.

Ladydy5 aka: Diane Yates said...

Looks like kites flying especially here in Tennessee where the weather has gotten to be very, very windy.

Rene' said...

This is a beautiful quilt Susan!!! Good for you for finding a balance with all your activities. I love the fabric colors and your quilting lines.

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