Hello, I've just seen your beautiful crocheted blanket on Hooked on Yarn group, and am inspired to do something similar as my next project! Your work is so colourful :)

Oh the nervous breakdown meant it didn't want to connect with anybody... isn't that also true of depression  or emotional breakdown??     'scuse my silliness I worked with "diverse" People too long!  (Smile)

My computer had a nervous breakdown!  For today it feels better.... Is your item  completed? 

When I CQ  I use a printed pattern from the internet, I copy it onto a fusable interface with a grid on it (Squares)  Then as I add the numbered pieces I give them a little pressing, careful not to touch the interface..  This is likely more costly yet my finished product is square.  I have so much downsizing and packing to do, my *reward* is a beautiful quilted table topper in golds and mauves..Happy Colors!    If I don't talk with you before then Happy Mothers Day!  ~~Sandra ♥

Susan I read in a most interesting blog yesterday to use denim as a stabiliser. How very ideal when using a darker thin fabric..  Would it even need anything else between the backing and the CQ? 

Hi Susan, Thanks for your lovely complements. I usually start with the center of the block and work out. I would recommend getting a few books on crazy quilting for seam ideas. I often borrow basic seam ideas and change them just a bit to make them unique and my own. Some of my favorite stitches are the feather stitch, Chevron stitch, and the Cretan stitch. If you are new to crazy quilting I would recommend getting a few books on the subject and look at some of the stitches on some of those quilts. I would also add some laces to your blocks. Hand dye some if you can. Its not really too difficult and adds so much to the quilt top. I will usually sew on lace when I'm tired and don't feel like concentrating on stitching. I take on the most difficult stitching when I'm fresh and focused. Anything else I can help you with feel free to ask...Have fun with your quilt.