Monday, January 12, 2015

Design Wall Monday - Grand Illusion Progress

It was a cold and wet weekend here.  Cold enough that we didn't go out unless we really had to.  Drama Teen celebrated her sixteenth birthday last week, she spent the weekend enjoying her birthday presents.   She's been telling all her friends that she got a car for her birthday.  When they ask for a picture, this is what she sent.   







 A shot of the Lego Mini Cooper that was one of her birthday gifts  Putting it together kept her busy most of Friday evening.

I did spend some time in the sewing room this weekend, not all of it at the machine though.  Some time was spent reorganizing the fabric closet.  The stitching that did get done is up on the design wall.  










One row of sashing and 2 more Grand Illusion blocks were added to the two blocks that were up last week. I like it better than I did last week.  I was worried that the teal was too drab next to the bright green, but it seems to work OK. 

There are a couple of other projects up on the design wall, but I forgot to get pictures of them, so I'll just have to save those for later.  

Check out all the design walls posted over at Patchwork Times.  

13 comments:

Linda M @ Pieceful Kingdom said...

Your Grand Illusion is turning out very nice. Love the Lego Mini. My husband would love it!

Sue Daurio said...

LOL great car for drama teen, insurance rates are great with that one ;) That is so funny I had to look more than once to see that it was legos. Love your Grand Illusions, it's coming along wonderfully!!

Barbara said...

Aw, Sweet Sixteen...they grow up so fast. Your Grand Illusion is looking great.

Nann said...

That's a micro-Mini Cooper ! It's been interesting to see how GI is turning out--many different versions and settings.

Chris said...

The teal is fine. I love the car!! Oh I remember the 16 yo girl phase. I had four of those rodeos!

Bonnie said...

Your GI is wonderful. And good for you to be making steady progress. It will get it done in a reasonable amount of time.

thea said...

your grand illusion is great -- DT's car is one as well.

Kevin the Quilter said...

DT does have a great sense of humor! LOL Your GI Mystery looks really great! Your colors let the design shine through!

traditional_quilter said...

Love your daughters car. Funny. Your top is coming along nicely. It will be very pretty. Thanks for visiting my blog. Have a great day!
Lisa

Marti said...

Legos have come a long way since my kids were young. That's impressive. I'm glad you are beginning to like your quilt too; I think it's great.

Anonymous said...

I like your colors for GI. They give it a touch of your own personality
Terry

Ramona said...

Your blocks are looking great. I like the darker green. And the lego car is a hoot! Love it!!

Jo said...

The teal looks fine. It is a busy block