work in progress

sneak peekery.

Diamonds in the Deep by Kim Soper/Leland Ave Studios

Diamonds in the Deep by Kim Soper/Leland Ave Studiossneak peekery.I thought it was time to share just a glimpse of the project I’ve been stitching away on over the past few weeks. I’m so excited to be working on a project with Kirsty over at Bonjour Quilts! I’m testing the queen-sized version of her soon-to-be-released pattern, and I can tell you for certain, it is just lovely! I’m not going to give away the complete picture (because there’s no fun in that!), but I wanted to share a taste of how things are coming along, and maybe — just maybe — get you excited to purchase the real deal when it becomes available in the near future!

Because the quilt is queen-sized, this picture doesn’t even show where the blocks are laid on the carpet underneath my couch! It’s HUGE! I’ve never made something so big before, and it’s both daunting and fun in an am-I-crazy?!?! kind of way! So far, the pattern has been a breeze to follow. The instructions are so clear, with picture tutorials on how to cut and construct the blocks as well as for construction of the final quilt (once I get to it!). My biggest challenge is finding time to fit in sewing now that it’s the perfect weather to be . . .

Jones Beach

here.

But it’s raining today, which is a good thing for the garden and my sewing goals. I can’t wait to share the finished project with you! The final reveal will have drama and impact, and I promise, you’ll be totally in love!

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  • Kirsty@Bonjour
    June 9, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    Look, I know I’m a wee bit biased, but I think this is looking fantastic! The colours you’ve chosen are so happy and uplifting. At least you get to work with sunny colours while forgoing the beach and putting up with rain!
    Happy sewing and I’m soooo looking forward to seeing how it turns out.

  • Michelle C.
    June 10, 2014 at 10:07 pm

    Looking forward to the big reveal … and hearing how the quilting goes. That size would intimidate me, too!

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