By now, I’m pretty sure you’re probably getting tired of seeing my little trip around the world quilt, so I’ll just apologize now. We get our assignments monthly, so I like to document the stages of this fun project.
Our assignment this month was for rows 24 through 30. We technically have until the end of the month to reach row 30 (if you’re trying to keep up like me), but I’m getting ready to go on vacation and I didn’t want to return and be behind. The rows are really getting time-consuming now, so, to be behind just a few rows means to be behind a lot in time. I’ve been working like a crazy person to get this far and I’m so pleased that I made it before I leave on my trip.
It’s been amazing to me that I’m not tired of this project yet. I love picking out fabrics for new rows — even though I don’t really know what I’m doing anymore. I’m basically just trying to stick with the basic colors that I used in the first 9 rows. It’s really surprising to me to how it changes personality as the rows are added. I really liked the way rows 1 – 9 started out (upper left), but I worried after rows 10-18 (upper right) that it was looking a little too yellow/red/brown. (Btw, sorry for all the different lighting — ideally, I’d take the pictures in the same setting, but it doesn’t always work out. I was hoping to go outside tonight, but it’s been pouring most of the day, so I had to stay inside.) Then, by rows 19 – 24 (lower left) I’d managed to add more blue in which made me happy. I thought maybe I should tone the blue down a little, and now (lower right) there’s maybe a bit too much green going on.
I’m guessing I’ll have 10 – 12 more rows, so I need to take more time and figure out how to finish it up to get the effect I want. As if I even knew what I want. That might be part of the problem. I’m pretty far out of my comfort zone here!!!
Anyway, if you’re still here, thanks for sticking with these TAW posts. If you’ve never tried a TAW, you might really love the adventure! This little quilt is getting pretty big now — it’s just a bit bigger than the top of a double sized bed. And, as you can see, when it’s rolled up, it pretty much fills my little train case. I’m going to need a bigger case!
That’s a good problem, right?
XOXO,
Anna
Your TAtW is just fantastic! Will you take it on your trip or are you taking a vacation from it as well?
I’m slogging away on round #25. Although they take longer and longer, I’m continually surprised when it’s already time to decide on the next fabric.
It sure is pretty. Have a great vacation!
I love your trip around the world. I think I missed some of your progress while we have been traveling – are you doing this by hand or machine – it looks terrific, love your color choices.
It’s amazing and so cool! Such a classic pattern. It will never go out of style and you’ve done a great job with your color placement!!
Good job!
Amber
Keep sharing! It’s beautiful!
Not tired just amazed and how fabulous it looks. And in awe of your patience. Have a wonderful vacation.
Every time you show us your TATW, I’m in awe of you. It looks fabulous. :o)
I enjoy each and every TAW post. It’s so interesting to see your progress and hear your thoughts about the journey and besides that I just love looking at the pictures, your top looks absolutely wonderful!!!
That is absolutely beautiful Anna! After all that work you need a vacation, have a wonderful trip.
it looks wonderful anna.
okay well i SORT of love your TAW posts and i SORT of hate them. i love to see your quilt coming together and and hate that i didn’t do it along with you!!! excited for your trip??? way to go – getting ahead on a project before you leave so you won’t be behind when you get back. i could take a lesson or two from you when i grow up.
happy travels.
thank of us while you’re gone, traveling the world and we’re over here, i don’t know, selling flashlights!
:waves madly
Oh Dear, Samantha has just spotted this and demanded I make one NOW. Umm, this is a bit beyond me deary. LOL
it’s beautiful….why aren’t you posting pics on instagram??? ;p
I hadn’t realised it was so big – I was thinking of miniature ones that I have seen recently!
I love seeing your progress! I also appreciate your honesty about being outside of your comfort zone. Encourages me to think maybe I ought to venture outside of my comfort zone…who knows what awaits? Anyway, it’s beautiful so please keep the updates coming, and have a fabulous vacation.
LOOOOOVE! It is so pretty.
Nope, Never tired of seeing your TAW!! It’s looking sooooo good Anna!
PS Does that mean you need to buy/acquire a bigger case??!!
I absolutely love what the blue does to this quilt. Great job!
No, Anna, I don’t get tired of seeing your progress. You always amaze me with your patience. And your meticulous work. It is really pretty, and how interesting to see how it has morphed with each new color added. It will be interesting to see what it ends up becoming!
Tired of your TAW???? Never! Never ever! I really love the different pictures showing the changing balance of the colors. How fun!! Now don’t you get tired of showing it to us because we love it! Have a wonderful vacation! I can’t wait to hear about your travel adventures! Take care and have fun!
Have you ever been tested? Ya know for insanity? :P Well, my birthday is coming up, it would make a great bday gift pour moi! ;) It’s gorgeous. For the record, I have been tested, and I just don’t believe the outcome! I know I’m insane! lol I save .5″ scraps! lol Enjoy your day!
Well, I’m certainly not tired of your TAW updates – it’s absolutely beautiful and I’m amazed how big it is. No wonder each round takes a long time!
It’s so interesting how it changes as you do more rounds. It almost looks like four different quilts in those photos!
I’m in complete awe at your stamina for keeping going with such a big project. it’s going to be such a stunner when it’s done.
p.s. hope you have a great vacation :) xx
I love these updates – really! I think it is fascinating to see it grow. I really like that the colors are repeating a bit –
It’s a real feat of patience – hooray for you
I bow before your patience and your persistence! It’s all hand stitched, right/ And looking beautiful!
Your TAW looks absolutely gorgeous!!
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I’m so amazed how you can stick with this project on time Anna. It looks so great – and all hand stitched!!!!! I love your color settings btw. – Have a great trip, I can’t remember where you’re going (just that you can’t come with my quilt club to the icelandic country because of some other planned trip, LOL…. we’ll try it again next time) ;)
Wow…and wow !!!!
It is gorgeous! I love seeing it :) Hope you have a wonderful trip.
Helen xox
oh Mylanta, I love your TAW quilt SOOOO MUCH! I want to make one, but then I discovered you are hand piecing it. I think that’s a deal breaker. :( But man, it’s pretty!!! Keep up the beautiful work!!!