Making a start on this today. I'm joining in with Sujata @therootconnection making a quilt from the book #unconventionalandunexpected. Sujata has kindly drafted patterns and instructions for the 'overlapping octagons' quilt, but I have altered mine a little . . . couldn't bear the thought of making 2" quarter square triangles!
I'm using scrappy bits of Amy Butler fabrics and then I tried a few options for the bigger blocks. I almost went with a variety of plaids, but then suddenly I tossed in a red solid . . . and it looked great, so I'm teaming up the prints with assorted red fabrics from my stash.
I wondered about how to get the octagon effect to show more, things seemed a little lost with the four quarter square triangle blocks, so I made up a couple of simple HST blocks too which I plan to scatter around to lead the eye.
I'm not too sure yet where this is going yet, it's all quite mix-and-don't-match right now. However, I'm enjoying making this quilt in a contemporary colour way, it's much brighter than the vintage version. And I guess it fits the brief for both the uanduqal and the recent adhoc: improvquilts challenge too.
I like the way that hole-in-the-barn-door block shows up. Fun. And love your red.
ReplyDeletelove your solid red between all the colorful fabric
ReplyDeletevery nice! I like it
ReplyDeleteFirst time around I married in Red......still my fav colour! Looks like a fun quilt.
ReplyDeleteHow nice that you didn't feel obligated to make the quarter square triangles and instead went your own way.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I LOVE the red gingham and red squares with the scraps.
ReplyDeleteThe red is great Linda!! I'm enjoying following where your adventures are taking you!!!
ReplyDeleteYes, red is exciting isn't it? Thanks for sharing your ideas and process, that's the part I like.
ReplyDeleteI like seeing red in quilts, really gives things a lift
ReplyDeleteOff to a flying start Linda! I am just gathering reds together and think I may need to visit Ribbon Rose for a few more! I chickened out of the quilt suggested by Sujata as I also wasn't keen on the small quarter square triangles, but changing to half square is working beautifully.
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