MQ: What was your reaction when you first realized you would be required to design a quilt that incorporated the fabric you received?
“The print on the required fabric is huge. I was also worried about getting other fabrics to use with the required one. I have to thank my friends Nancy, Tammie, and Joyce for helping me with that end. After that part was taken care of, I had to give the design requirements some serious thought. Since at least 20% of the quilt had to be the required fabric and the pattern was so large, I decided to use large pieces of the print. This fabric screams to have a relatively simple design to show it off and so that’s what I’m doing.”
My 'Old Crows' quilting group...dear friends and great supporters who encourage me in all my quilting endeavors.
MQ: How has this 2nd challenge compared to the 1st challenge for you?
“The second challenge is more relaxing for me. I guess I’ve decided to do my best for the competition and although winning is great, it’s the designing that I love. If everyone thinks the quilt is great and I go on, that’s wonderful but if that doesn’t happen, I had a great time with the contest!”
MQ: Do you normally choose fabrics first and then start a design, or vice versa?
“It depends on what I’m doing. If I’m designing for a fabric company, I of course have the fabric first and then come up with the design. If it’s for me, I usually have a design in mind and then go for the fabrics.”
Ice Cream Always Makes it Better - Bob, my husband of 36 years, making his delicious sugar-free ice cream.
MQ: How has this 2nd challenge compared to the 1st challenge for you?
“The second challenge is more relaxing for me. I guess I’ve decided to do my best for the competition and although winning is great, it’s the designing that I love. If everyone thinks the quilt is great and I go on, that’s wonderful but if that doesn’t happen, I had a great time with the contest!”
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