I have finally completed one of the four sections of Cabin Fever's BOM. Now I remember why I don't like piecey quilts! A few facts to explain my position on this important quilting matter.
1. Cutting out the section took about an hour. Yes, I am slow and deliberate when it comes to cutting activities, but "Geez!" - that seems like a long time.
2. I ripped out more seams making this 6 1/2 (with seam allowances) inch section than I have making any other quilt top to date. This is NOT an exaggeration either. At one point, I thought I would just bag this one and start again, but persevered to its completion.
3. My section measured 6 3/4' when finished. I have absolutely no idea why, despite my obsessive measuring. Against my better judgment, I trimmed it to 6 1/2 inches. Probably should not have done this, but it is too late now.
4. This little section took me two hours to make, including the popular seam-ripping activity. Ugh.
5. It's sure 'ain't' perfect. My purist quilting friends will see this immediately. Maybe I can fool someone who doesn't know about quilt-making, but not the experts.
6. I will likely go back and remake this section, but will attempt (and I do mean 'attempt') to construct the other three sections to torture myself more.
7. There is a reason I like big, bold contemporary quilts, with large blocks that come together quickly. By-and-large, you don't encounter the kind of problems I have with this project.
8. None of this is the fault of Cabin Fever, that's for sure. I'm just out of my league on this one.
Onward we go in quilt-land.
Wait until you see the half block that took three hours to complete. This is agonizing work, but I am committed to completing this quilt. Thanks for your continued encouragement, J.
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