A Little Help for a Friend

On Friday my friend Ann came over asking for help with a project.

Brainstorming over ideas is one of my FAVORITE things to do, especially because I don’t have to actually DO any of the work!!

I was astounded as she brought out 13 gorgeous applique pieces…..

As I ogled at the intricate applique in each of the blocks, Ann told me that her mother had made most of them…..

….but she had finished up one or two herself…..

Aren’t they wonderful…..

When she first laid them out on the design wall, she had them all separated apart and was wondering what kind of sashing to use, thinking that she would turn it into a queen-size quilt.

This would mean that a large appliqued border would also be needed.

As we talked, I asked Ann if she was planning to use this on a bed and she immediately answered NO WAY!!

So why was she aiming for such a large quilt?

We started looking at photos of other Baltimore Album style quilts online and noticed that many did not have sashing at all.

SO….what would happen if we pushed them all together and turned them into a nice sized wall hanging?

At this point you could see the relief in her eyes that, if it was smaller, she might actually get it finished.

We finished up by talking about quilting ideas and both felt like some grid work was going to be needed.

Ann may get home and go back to the queen-sized idea but she at least left my house with a possible alternative!!

Lest you think that this advice was all one-sided, I showed her a project that I have taken on for a friend and Ann made some great suggestions about how to use a bunch of VERY DISPARATE blocks.

This synergy that happens when you brainstorm with others always amazes me….

What do you do when you get stuck on a project?

Is there a special friend that you brainstorm with?

If not, I would encourage you to find one….

…………………… IMMEDIATELY!!!

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