This was my original block plan. I'm thinking now though, that it is too busy. I'm working on a simpler version though, one that has some background fabric. If I spread out the four rows with predominant background fabric, I think that will balance things better.
Here's my fabric, and my original plan.
This is the new block I'm going to use instead. It is a variation of a hopscotch block, or a variation of a shoofly. I'm not sure if it has a name. I'll work on the tutorial as soon as LAX is over (DH out of town again). For now though, the corner units are 4 inch half square triangles, and the cross units are from 2.5 inch strips. More to come.
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Sometimes stepping back from a project is a good thing- I do it all the time!!
The quilter at Exuberant Color is working in a similar block - you might want to pop over to her blog.
I'm sure it's going to be a beautiful quilt when it's finished.
I think I might sash my columns with skinny strips of white. I always lay my blocks out and think of possible ways to sew them together, a creative process I enjoy.
Very fun scrappy quilt. Looking forward to seeing everyone's version.
what a lovely collection of blocks and liking the new one you are about to add
It looks like you are using lots of hand dyed fabrics. I think I would shuffle them around wildly and not have set rows. But then, that is *my* style and it may not work for you.
The quilt is turning out lovely, but if you think it's too busy, you might try adding a 1/2 inch sashing between the rows. That would make each of them stand out. Just a suggestion!
it looks great! maybe add just a strip of fabric every once in a while.... oh and you NEED EQ7!! you'd have so much fun with it
Thanks for this post; I was very dissatisfied with my strips and I could see that one strip was missing. This will help. Thanks.
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