I've been making steady progress on my Orphan Block Soup quilt. This morning I finished the pink slabs (they measure roughly 16.5" square):
Saturday, May 18, 2013
I think I need a bigger design wall..
but that means we'd have to raise the ceiling a few feet...
I've been making steady progress on my Orphan Block Soup quilt. This morning I finished the pink slabs (they measure roughly 16.5" square):
Then I paired them with the taupe and made HSTs. I haven't trimmed them down yet but just threw them up on the wall to see how it was going. I pulled out the blue circle block from the bottom of a "I'll work on this when I have the time" bin and gave it a good press. Only one of the circles is appliqued. I really want to use that block, and I'd love to do up one or three more, but I know me and when I start to add on to quilts with hand appliqued plans, they usually end up back in the bin.
I have tons more of the taupe fabric (I bought some years ago, loved it and went back to buy the rest of the bolt), so I guess I could test out a bunch of options, but that's really not like me. I think I'll look at it for a while longer, make a decision and dive in. I'm liking it so far though. Thoughts?
I've been making steady progress on my Orphan Block Soup quilt. This morning I finished the pink slabs (they measure roughly 16.5" square):
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i'd be happy to applique your blue circle blocks...won't take too long :) i need something to work on in front of the TV
ReplyDeleteWonderful, the taupe is a great addition. My appliqued blocks get ignored also. Take Shannon up on her generous offer.
ReplyDeleteLooks great - but I think it would match my couch better than yours!
ReplyDeleteoh circles in the 4 corners would be so awesome! love it so far!
ReplyDeleteI love what you're doing here! It reminds me that an orphan block quilt is in my future too. So fun to put together.
ReplyDeleteOk now that makes sense, I didn't like the pink circles block when you first showed it to us but with these pink collage blocks and then more circles on the four corners it sings a different tune. The Taupe neutral in between rests the eye from all that busy pink business and I like how the blue circles pull those blues from the inner boarder block . Good choices are going to show even scraps can find a lovely home.
ReplyDeleteTaupe is my very favorite neutral...it loves every color. Great choice!!
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