Monday, June 22, 2015

catching liberty {#dreamcatcherquilt}


Do you ever get an idea so stuck in your head that you can't stop thinking about it, until the time finally comes to get started, and then it feels like a *...meh*—until the very end, when it all somehow comes together even better than you'd imagined it could to begin with?


No? ...Just me?


Welp, I'm there.  With the roygbiv liberty #dreamcatcherquilt.  And if it weren't just a bunch of floating feathers right now I would totally be tempted to stop while I'm ahead.


But, seeing as a dreamcatcher without a hoop would be as effective as a fishing net without the, well, net, that's not exactly a winning option.  So instead, I'm scrutinizing my initial selection for the hoop :: this whimsical Alice in Wonderland-inspired Liberty lawn...


On the one hand, yes, it's a bit busy.  (If you've been here before, you've likely picked up on my tendency to stick to monochromatic everything.)  But when it comes to wild dreams that need some catching... I mean, come on.  So I have to say, multi-coloration aside, I'm inclined to go with my gut on this one.  Not to mention one big upside of bias tape appliqué :: getting to see a little preview before having to commit :o)

Dare I ask for thoughts?

;o)

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20 comments:

  1. Hi! Looks very good! I love the feathures and I know that this will be something really Special! x Teje

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  2. I don't think you can go wrong! The feathers are so beautiful!

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  3. I love the idea! I think you should go with your gut. Such a neat concept. I'm excited to see it.

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  4. Go for it! The feathers are so so gorgeous!

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  5. Liberty anything is great. Love the feathers.

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  6. OOH such beautiful ROYGBIV feathers. The hoop has me in suspense:)
    I've been a fan since I discovered your blog and "Catching Dreams by Sunrise" on the Jenniifer Sampou Black & White blog hop. Stunning!
    Succulents for Crimson Tate too. I've always wanted to try paper piecing(finally did this Spring) and my little "succulents" are so so cute. Thanks for that tutorial Sarah:)

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  7. I do that all the time! You never know how something will turn out! And your dreamcatcher is amazing...amazing!! Go with your gut, it was right on with the feathers!!

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  8. I think your fabric will work well, but you can always change it if you don't like it. This quilt is going to be stunning.

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  9. your feathers are stunning -

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  10. Everyone used all the great words, but I'll repeat. It is stunning.

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  11. Those feathers are so beautifully whimsical! This is going to be stunning!

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  12. Did some one drop a box of stun guns at your place? ;-) that fabric doesn't do anything for me as a hoop ... Careful that the bias tape doesn't look too heavy. You have such delicate lines happening now ... I'd re-investigate a Liberty paper pieced version. :-)

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  13. I'm using a different word: brilliant. I'd use the sample fabric because of the dreams reference!

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  14. Lol! I had to laugh at the idea that wouldn't go away and then made you work to believe in it again.:) I've definitely been there before! Love your unique quilt!

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  15. C'est magnifique! You really found your way of expressing through Liberty and feathers and... your imagination! Keep on following your brilliant ideas!

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  16. The feathers are just stunning!

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  17. In love with this dreamcatcher quilt!
    Makes me dream up all kinds of things.
    Will you be marketing the pattern?

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  18. I just found you blog. What wonderful projects you are working on. I am sure to check back =)

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