So yesterday I had my most recent QOV on the design wall. I had my design figured out and had planned to get the top done and ready for the frame.

This plus another two rows of stars across the top was what I had planned. I got all the big parts together but could not commit to sewing it all into one piece. Then I took the top rows and pinned it over the middle.

Hmmmm…. This is something I could live with. I think the different blues in the center and outside stars just bothered me too much. I did end up finishing a top, just not the one I planned or needed!

You see, I am making QOVs for brothers who both served in the Army. I wanted to use the center panel of this star in each quilt.

Finding fabrics that match this panel has been much harder than anticipated. So I like the top I finished very much but it hadn’t gotten me any closer to having these two specific quilts done.

I think I will go back to the medallion idea. Here is where I am so far.

I did buy more fabric that seemed to match better. I need to have these done by early December but there are other things I want to sew by then as well.

I am glad I didn’t forge ahead and sew the big bits together. I would have hated it. I guess the moral here is that you just have to trust your gut sometimes. At the very least, take the time to examine why you are reluctant to move forward with something.
Happy Tuesday!

BTW, I am linking up with Connie at Free Motion by the River for Linky Tuesday.