Thursday, December 22, 2011

slow design

Before I run out the door to NY I wanted to update you on what I've been doing with this mess from last night. Here's where I was when I posted in the wee hours this morning.


And here are the permutations I've played with, using "what if?" in the past little while. I take pictures as I go along so I can remember what to go back to later after a million more "what ifs." At first, ad hoc design. Now, working with slow design. Very slow.



6 comments:

Vivika said...

slow is good... love the yellow and black...

Judy Sall Fiber Art said...

I was liking #2 until I got to #3, now I like it best! Looks like 'windows akimbo'!

Del said...

I don't care for the solid yellow strip all the way across down near the bottom. My eye goes there first.

janae king...sewing patterns said...

Rayna, i'm so glad to have found your blog. I have to tell you "I LOVE your new book". it has inspired me more than i can tell you. i posted on my blog about your book and the recent 'therapy' squares i made. thank you for giving us permission to sew unperfectly to create a masterpiece...i'm having a blast.

MulticoloredPieces said...

Hi, Rayna. Cool piece. I like the contrast of lights and darks. Nice depth.
And a happy holiday season and new year to you!
best, nadia

HollyM said...

I also recently got your book and posted about it. I was very inspired and I'm trying out your methods.
I put together another piece today and laid it on my wall. I can see that the slow design will be the most difficult part.
I love the colors and the 'windows' in your piece.

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