Florence Regal Quilt Top

It is a shame that I am a poor photographer using Dear Husband's iPhone (or any other picture taking device, truth-be-told). If I weren't completely lacking in necessary skill, one could actually grasp the true beauty of this quilt's design and the absolutely fabulous colors in the fabric.

All of this aside, I am posting these two pictures of this magnificent top. The image on the top is a close-up of the medallion blocks, with the sashing on either side of the center; the one below is the first four (of a total of eight) rows (two sashing rows and two block rows).

Now for the self-congratulatory part of this post - something I rarely, if ever, do. I'm truly my own worst critic in everything I do. I can certainly tell that I have made good progress in my cutting and piecing skills. There hasn't been one seam that hasn't fit as it should. The opposing seams are actually opposing, in contrast to having to re-press a seam to make the seams oppose. The cornerstone pieces measure exactly 4 1/2 inches, as they are supposed to. I did have to correct two tips that were a millimeter off, but that I would have always known were there even though no one else could tell, but even this effort produced a positive outcome.

Lesson learned again: Taking my time when I work on quilt tops is so important. I have to keep reminding myself to slow down, take my time, and enjoy the process.

We start another "Big Dig" at our house when our contractor starts remodeling our kitchen. Ugh! Another 6 weeks of chaos. I hope the dogs aren't too put out by this. Remodeling the master bath was pretty easy on them because it was upstairs. They live nearly completely down stairs, so we will have to figure out how to keep them happy and not totally upset with the change in their routine. Like us, they are creatures of habit. But, they are also incredibly adaptable, so I am certain everything will work out just fine.

Onward feeling good about my skills as a quilter.