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Reflection 2014

What do I want to remember about 2014? hmmm…

My favorite thing of this year, was the chance to start meeting some of the folks in real life that I had met online, and to also find great friendships within my local quilting communities. A little corny, I know, but is not exciting when you get to meet those folks you have been chatting with virtually!!

I enjoyed teaching my first class series @ Spoonflower and attending a few classes this year.

I think the biggest accomplishment has been turning my own designs into reality.

I looked back at last years goal setting post, and while I did not accomplish all I set out to do (who does right??), I allowed for flexibility and took on new challenges I did not expect. This allowed me to grow and I think make the most of 2014.

I am looking forward to 2015 and doing more of the same. I will be posting some goals tomorrow and I can’t wait to see more posts on what folks are planning for 2015.

QDAD: Quilt Design a Day (last designs of the year)

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This is the last designs of the year. I have had a blast these past 6 months, and would strongly recommend having a go if you have any wish to start your designing your own quilts.

The palettes for the following designs are on the groups Facebook page.

12 December: Ice Cream Sandwiches
This is the final design I choose to post on the group…

But I was playing around with stripes before deciding on the center square.

14 December: Modern Log Cabins
I wanted to play and make a modern log cabin version with this vibrant color palette.

This is the same block as a repeat which may be interesting if I change the colors around a bit (reducing the repeatability).

15 December: Winter looking outside in
This design was inspired by the color palette photo of the day. I loved the shapes in the window, the snow covered ledge and frame.

17 December: Luis Sacilotto Inspired
With this very green palette I wanted to play with a monotone stripe block, and using the shapes within shapes again.

18 December: Vases on the shelf
An abstract interpretation of vases on the shelf which was the photo inspiration for the color palette.

Next week, I am thinking of spending some time sharing some of the artists I have been inspired by of late. I love researching their works and seeing how I can use some of their ideas and build up to creating my own designs. I hope that this will be a great avenue to share.

Please Note: If you would like to make or use one of my designs, please email me (ml_wilkie(at)hotmail(dot)com) or leave a comment below. I am happy to talk with you on options and provide the relevant measurements etc. or have you test out a pattern. Also, if you use one of my designs, please use the following text to credit me the design: “Designed by Michelle Wilkie @ Factotum of Arts”.

Gypsy Wife QAL Final Link-up

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Throughout the year, we have been sewing up the Gypsy Wife blocks. Thank you so much to all the sponsors who supported us throughout the year. This month was the final month to pull it all together.
I have to admit, this pattern was a challenge, and for me other things got in my way, so I am not sharing my finish this month. There have been great finishes already, and I have seen folks working hard to complete their final quilt.