I am working more on the Drunkard’s Path pattern with the yummy vegetable fabrics. When I got the blocks done, and before I put them together, I thought there wasn’t enough contrast between the two fabrics. It happens sometimes. Two fabrics that look like a match made in heaven are actually as compatible as my ex and I were.
Well, these two aren’t that bad, but there isn’t as much contrast between them as I thought there would be. All 16 blocks are made and I don’t want to waste them, so I’ve been thinking and thinking about what to do. Then I thought that, after the top is together, I could stitch on some beads. If I sew them along the borders between the two fabrics, it will help define them better and add a little zing.
I’ve never added beads before, but I have some lovely orange beads that should look good against the pumpkins and corn and whatever else is on the fabric. It’ll mean the homemade wall hanging probably can’t be washed; or at least, will need to be washed very, very gently. But since wall hangings don’t generally get dirty enough to need detergent and agitating and spinning and rinsing, it should be ok.
If I can get my act together, I will try to finish the wall hanging this weekend. As soon as I do, I’ll put it on my etsy page (link to the right). ‘Cause every day is better with a little sparkle.
