That's the kind of week I've had! :) I've been cutting away - BUT - I've also been taking a class. Color Play for Quilters with Joen Wolfrom - on the Craftsy website.
I also purchased her book Color Play. I love the convenience of taking a class online - being able to stop it, replay, still having the ability to ask the instructor questions. I have taken three classes with them so far, and have been very pleased with all of them. I have to say I have enjoyed this one the most. I have previously dyed my own fabric for a couple of years. I enjoyed it, but I enjoyed getting right to the sewing more, and eventually started purchasing dyed fabric - but Joen's process on explaining and understanding color theory and the exercises done in the class are the most clear - at least they have been for me, and things clicked for me in this class that I didn't get before. No, I don't think I'm jumping in to dyeing again any time soon - but it has made me excited about color, and I will not make a quilt again without employing this newly acquired understanding. I still have to practice and become more comfortable with making my color selections. I had been contemplating over the last month whether or not I would/should make journal quilts of some type during this new year. Not for a group, or just to do it. I've always felt that it would have to be for learning, practicing, and development of something - but what I couldn't decide. Now I see it will be to help me to enhance my skills with my fabric selection - primarily working on value, and dimension/depth. "Experimenting with Value and Dimension" - So add that to my list!
What are looking forward to working on in the New Year? Whats inspiring you to get creating?
What are looking forward to working on in the New Year? Whats inspiring you to get creating?
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