I’ve spent the last week on the road visiting family and friends. It was my hope to take the bike boys with me and continue to make some small progress. I spent a good bit of time in my studio selecting a section of the composition to take with me. When I started making a pile of the fabrics and tools that I would need to carry, I realized that it was just too much. 
My plan B was to take the pattern with me and work on it. The full size of the piece is about 3 x 6 feet. I’ve had to make the pattern in two 3-foot sections. It was taking ages to draw and mark, so I started putting fabric together before it was completed. Now, I’ve progressed to the point that I have to finish the rest of the pattern and attach it to the first section. I carried the pieces with me, and my family is pretty understanding, but there aren’t many places where one can walk into someone else’s house and spread out to work on a big project. In the end, I decided that it was more important to put my project away and just be present with people.
I’ve been back home for 2 days and have been trying to finish up the pattern. Parts of it are quite intricate and cause me to question the wisdom of this project. However, with each section that comes together in fabric, the volume of the nay-saying voices is diminished. I think I’m reaching the point of no return.
Here is a look at the pattern. I draw the sections and assign numbers to designate value, and then use red pencil to mark the edges that will tuck under. I also outline the different figures with highlighters to help me know what set of fabrics to use. It is a tedious and time-consuming step in the process. I’ll be happy to have it done.
