Monday, October 15, 2012

Wasted Opportunity

I had such high hopes for my sewing Saturday. Many moments of preparation, trying to pack the smallest amount of things, and getting all organized. Since a sew day involves a lot of socializing, chatting, eating and general fun, I wanted a project that didn't require a lot of pieces or complex piecing.

One would think a 9 patch would fill that category, right?  Not so much!


And I was so confident, I didn't even bring a seam ripper.  When I finally realized what I had done, I packed it all away, and decided the unsewing would be a good tv project. 

Sunday night Seam Ripping, check!

Now to find some time to get these blocks sewn into the right place!
What's your favorite 2 color quilt?

Sharon

9 comments:

Janet O. said...

Oh, how frustrating was this? I can just see myself doing it. Maybe next time a simple 4-patch would be safer. : )
I have never made a two color quilt. I always have to slip at least one other color in there somewhere.

antique quilter said...

I love two color quilts, especially red and white :)
but lately I have been dreaming of blue and white.
favorite, will have to think about that, hard to chose!
Kathie
ps sorry you have to spend some time with mr seam ripper.

Pat said...

I have lost count of how much reverse sewing I have done over the years. Our sewing time is so precious it is frustrating when this happens - bet you were having fun visiting with everyone though!!

Lori said...

Oh darn! Two color quilts can be monotonous, that's why it is a good project for a retreat....sometimes that doesn't work:(
I'm a fan of red and white!

Nifty Quilts said...

I love your color scheme!

Aunt 'Reen said...

sorry you had to rip... yuck!
I love ALL 2 color quilts!

The prettiest one I ever held - was saffron yellow and white with LOTS of embroidery and applique' in the borders. The embroidery threads matched the yellow fabric perfectly!

Missie of Traditional Primitives said...

Sounds like me! Better luck next time! I like your cheddar and white ( crackers), but I am partial to blue and butter cream.

Mimi said...

I too love 2-color quilts, but if I were to make one, red and white would be the first. I do love your gold and white though, so I might end up making more.

Linda O said...

Oh, no!! I hate when that happens, but luckily it can all be fixed. Great job just getting them ready to be re-assembled. Sometimes I seem to spend more time ripping than putting together! I love your colors...