I was just wondering how all of you select your next quilt:
Do you find fabric and it hits you who to make it for?
Do you find the pattern, fabric and then select the receipent?
Do you have a check off list or draw a name from a hat?
Or do you just make something from your stash and take it from there?
The reason I am asking is because the twin flower girl quilt I am in the process of making came about at the very last moment. I was in the fabric store making a return. Since I couldn't find an accessory I wanted or needed I decided to pick some fabric instead. That actually took 3 hours! I paced the floors looking for something to match those "set aside future quilts" sitting on my bookcase. I looked at so much but it wasn't until I actually found this yellow geometric print that I knew exactly where I would use it. After I picked that up, I looked for a coordinating color to use for the sashes and bamm I found it and that's how this flower girl quilt came about. I was estatic. I posted pics of this panel and from that came an entire twin size quilt who, I think, will go to my granddaughter for her birthday.
Has this ever happened to you? Sometimes I want to use up my stash and avoid buying anything. This is where I need to get very creative so this quilt won't look like the one I just finished because of the same colors! I like trying new patterns and cutting techniques. I love challenges and I love putting all my heart and sole into making a special quilt for a special person. What about you?