The above is what I have accomplished thus far in the project. I have essentially doubled my sets of 4 square strips. I'm still dealing with not having a sewing machine. I actually have used sewing machines in the past. In fact, when I was little and curious about how sewing machines worked, my mother would draw a simple design on a piece of paper and have me try to sew right on the line using the machine. I must admit the loud noises and speed of the needle scared me. Even now, that fast needle is intimidating. So, I'm still doing this all by hand. I'm running short on pre-cut squares now, so this next week I will have to stock up again.
I'm pleased with how it's turning out. I think the colors are working really well together. They aren't too random, but still unique in design. I had this epiphany the other day while I was laying in bed that once I sew the strips together, I could sew random patterns and "swirls" which could serve as reinforcement for the hand sewing I'm doing now. It would take less time and appear more frivolous in design than going over every seam again.
I attended the ArtsWeek event 4 Miami women this Saturday, 2/20. One of the woman mentioned how a major part of her motivation in completing her craft was the calming effect had on her. It is the same for me I find. In all crafts I have done since I can remember, I enjoyed sitting still and completing something I cared about. Sure, you sit still in classes for hours...but you probably don't feel relaxed or especially accomplished in doing so.
What next? More monotonous hand-sewing. Oh, and some cutting of squares to stock up my pile of fabric again. It's in a pretty boring stage of the process right now, hopefully I can continue to enjoy the repetition of the craft and get through this portion of the project.
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