CQJP - May

Here's my block for the month of May. Working in only white is difficult for me; and I wish that I had not put all the laces and trims on at the beginning of the year. Now, I'm kinda locked in on what to do.But, I did figure out a "plan" for my blocks...other than a white wall-hanging...but will have to try it out with some of these first five blocks to see if it works. Sometimes my mind had great ideas...that my hands can not create! Ha!

April CQJP Block

Got my white block done for April, although it looks gray...hard to photograph white with a cellphone I guess.My challenge to myself for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project is to work ONLY in white. And, it is really getting to be a bore for my muse...so, the challenge is also to just keep stitching! I pieced all of my blocks at the beginning of the year, with a lot of lace pieces...and am wishing that I had not done that now. It's hard to incorporate so much lace in such a small space...but, then...that too is a challenge. And, that's the "name of the game" for this...to challenge ourselves in different ways...while completing twelve crazy quilt blocks throughout the year. So, I'll keep plugging away...and learning new things each month...even if those new things are about my self...and not new stitches!

CQJP March Block

Finished up my March block...all this white is making me go blind! My muse wants color, but I have told her to sit down and work the plan! Three down...and nine more to go! I hope she doesn't up and quit on me! Luckily, I have plenty of "colorful" projects to work on this week...so, she should stop pouting by tomorrow! (Ssshhh...I still think I'm gonna go back and satin stitch that "S"...don't tell her however!)

CQJP and Butterfly Finished

Got my white block for February CQJP 2012 completed AND got all those little strings tied in on my beaded butterfly submission for BJP 2012 as well. Whew!

 

CQJP2012 Woot! Woot!

Just have to give a quick shout out for CQJP2012! If you have not yet had time to check out the blog...please do so! Here's the LINK. Tons inspirational photos!...so, bring a cup of tea/coffee when you visit...you might be staying for a while!I love seeing all the different styles of crazy patch work...from all over the world.What fun...makes me just want to stitch something!

Get Off the Fence!

Today is the last day to register for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project. Don't miss out on the challenge!

CQJP2012 Blocks Started

Yesterday was an interesting day of piecing crazy patch blocks. The final decision on the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2012 blocks was to go with the minimum size of 6-inches (so hopefully I'll get them done on time next year)...with everything else I've also signed up for! More on that later!

White is the color of choice...and monocromatic blocks are a real challenge for me...because I dislike them! 

 So, also hopefully...I won't be ready to discard these half-way through the year! 

 Next challenge, I created the muslin backing...and covered that with a white bridal fabric, from an old wedding gown...so that the lace would have a white background.

 The blocks have few seams...but lot's of lace trims to break up the space...so, there's another challenge.

 And, the final challenge is that I'll only be using white to stitch and embellish with...well, white or clear...cause I want to use some AB Crystals too!

No theme, the white is difficult enough!Wish me luck! And you can watch my progress on the blog of course!And, if successful on the CQJP2012 Blog too later on.... And...to answer Mary's comment. No, there is no requirement to do the squares all first then embellish each month. You can piece and embellish as you go if you like. For me, I think I'll come closer to actually finishing if they are all pieced and ready for me to stitch on. And, I'll also be more like to have a project that "works together" if I piece them all at once. So, for me...this way works best! No rules in CQJP...other than the size requirement regarding how you create!

CQJP2012 Welcomes J. Marsha Michler as Honorary Chairperson!

 Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2012

Registration Now Open!

Closes 27 December

-- Participants will complete one crazy quilt block each month. Size and shape can vary...but it should be at least equivalent to a 6" square.

-- Participants that want their efforts published (and really, who wouldn't!...we all need inspiration...and perhaps out efforts could be just the work that could inspire someone else to begin their own crazy quilt journey)....can submit photos to the Committee (via email to: chairperson@cqjp.org) for inclusion on the CQJP2012 blog

-- Complete rules, registration information, and general information about the CQJP2012 is on their website.

-- The CQJP2012 is honored to have J. Marsha. Michler, author of The Magic of Crazy Quilting as our Honorary Chairperson this year.

 

Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2012

Starting this month, we begin an annual challenge...the Crazy Quilt Journal Project. If you have enjoyed eye candy over the past few years from other artistic venues like the Bead Journal Project and the Quilt Project...this is something you don't want to miss out on!Challenge yourself to create 12-blocks next year. Strive to improve your skills and learn new techniques.The rules are simple. All skill levels can participate. You create your own project, no swapping.Go to the website and read all about itCrazy Quilt Journal Project 2012