Squaring up...

Last week I was so full of gusto - that one inch square quilt seemed like such a marvellous idea. A few days on and I'm actually wondering what is wrong with me, or what is missing from my life that sewing together small squares ever seemed like an attractive idea. The possible answers frighten me somewhat....so let's just conclude that I'm feeling a little jaded and that, like marathon runners, I've 'hit the wall.' And I've only completed an 8 inch square. Things will pick up I'm sure....

So, my evenings have consisted of cutting and basting and ending up with this little lot....I'm actually wishing that the tin was full of chocolates rather than one inch squares.

And here is the first set of squares sewn together. I am pleased with it but it's very time-consuming. But it will be a true work of art when completed, and I'm not one to give up. I'm glad I've got the other quilt to work on too...the 4 inch octagons seem like giant shapes compared to these tiddlers!

I've decided that I'd like a few yellow squares within each 8 inch piece - and that's been a fine excuse to buy some ( more ) lovely pieces of fabric. Hopefully I can make up one or two of these composite squares each week. As well as putting together the octagon quilt. And working on the pile of other smaller projects I have. And birthday and christmas presents. I am off to the gym for a break : )