Passion Project? Project Passion?

They're trying to confuse me on purpose.  

I saw something on Instagram about the ladies at American Patchwork doing something called "Project 48".  Because I'm a naturally curious - as opposed to nosey - sort, I investigated.

I could find Passion 48... okay, that sounded very interesting.  Forty-eight hours of passion?  Is Sting involved in this somehow?  No, but it was what I was looking for, that was the original title.  Though can I just say that in their effort to really confuse me, the URL calls it Project 48.

Whatever it's called, here's the gist of it - For one hour each work week, "we" all work on a project of our choosing.  "We" get four weeks off in case of vacation, sickness, or just being too busy. 

That's not the royal "we", it's the "we" that means Carrie's invited herself to join the ladies at APQ on their neat little idea.  

I've had this fabric for years and years... Daiwabo Taupes.

I love these fabrics.  I have seven packs of Fat Eighths, 8 pieces in each pack.  Each pack has a combination of printed fabrics and textural wovens.    

The hitch for me has always been trying to figure out what to make with them.  I knew I wanted something relatively simple, something that wouldn't detract from the gorgeousness of the fabric.  A "charm" sort of quilt was what I had in mind.

Something like this...

So this is my "Project 48" quilt to start the year.  

I am going to commit to working on it one hour a week until it's done.  I'm including my "prep" time at the start - I'm going to starch the fabrics before I cut them.  

The biggest challenge is seeing if I can make this without changing something... well, other than making it completely scrappy.  Since I'm cutting strips from a Fat Eighth... I may cut my strips a skosh wider...

Any guesses on how many weeks it will take me to finish?  

I'm hoping to have a nice lap-quilt by next Fall... wish me luck.  

Comments

[Carol]

FUN! I have those same fat 1/8th bundles so if you need more of something let me know, I'd be glad to share...no plans for them!

[Amy]

What are you going to use for the background? I have a large collection of taupes myself - 2 piles of which will be made into Thimbleblossoms quilt patterns.

[gailss1]

What a great idea.....this way you will always have some progress each week. Love it!

[Diana]

Love the whole "Sting" reference :) Open those babies up...let us see what the fabrics look like!!! Sounds like a fun project, looking forward to seeing what you do.

[Donna]

Project 48 sounds like a great idea! Too bad though, that Sting is not involved! Can't wait to see what your fabric looks like since you only offered us sneak peaks.

[Thimbleanna]

Looks like a super fun project. I say you're done by Pittsburgh. Well, just after Pittsburgh, 'cause you'll have to take a few weeks off to get ready for Pittsburgh. ;-D

[Ramona Chester]

You are such a fast sewer, that once you start on the actual sewing part, I bet it takes you less than a week. I have some daiwabo fabric too. Love the site Patchwork Pink Carmel and see how she and her students use their daiwabo. Happy sewing!

[Deb]

I think this is a really neat idea and I might have to give it a try! I have a whole bunch of those 1/8th bundles of taupes that I've had for a couple of years now....along with many other bundles, fat 1/8th, fat quarters, etc. This would be a good way to make small progress on something and at least use from my stash rather than buying more. Thanks for the idea!

[Louise]

I think this is one I want to follow the progress on. My daughter in AZ. Collects these, therefore I will
Have her take a look. I think Zippers are a good thing, love the pattern.

[Karen]

You go girl!

[Linda P]

Hmmm! I think you are a pretty fast cutter, sewer, I'm going to say 12 weeks - that is only 1 hour a week, right? Pssssst, you are doing "Zipper"- You will be zippy fast!!
When do you start?

[Karee]

Love the pattern and your fabrics will create a whole new look for Zipper. Love the creativity within common parameters.

[Auntie Pami]

Hmm, Sting. Be still my beating heart. Oh well. I have a bunch of those as well. I didn't look up Project 48, but I'm game. I need a background. Wonder how the flax yard dyed would look, or another color...

[leanne]

that's a really good idea - I might have to try in on one of my projects too ! I'm going to say you'll have the top done in less than 8 weeks - you're including your prep in your one hour right ! have fun :)

[Hazle]

You know, Carrie, after I read your side of this little conversation all us bloggers have with the 'mostly-fit-but-could-stand-to-lose-a-few-pounds air' (that's a B5 reference btw *g*), I wondered what your schnibble X-rated would look like, made in those glorious Daiwabo fabrics. No idea on a ground, though. Perhaps I read too many Quilts Japan magazines? :-)
I'm glad you feel able to post more. I enjoy the sound of your 'voice'. :-) À bi et à la préchaine!
Hazle

[Mary Ann]

Ok! I have decided on my passion 48 or Project 48...what ever it is. (Just know I am NOT posting passion 48 on Instagram, I am nervy but not quite to that extent unless I could post a photo like Amy Poehler necking with Sting at the Golden Globe last night) any woo, I am going to work on a French Roses quilt. I have had it all cut out for several years and somehow just never got to it. It was meant to be a 60th birthday gift for my sil. Well that didn't work out so I am determined now it will be her Christmas gift 14.