I'm stuck between things just now, sewjo somewhat lacking, so I decided to try a little quick palette cleanser project. A 'trip around the world' quilt is a very traditional pattern dating back for generations. Often there are planned chains of colour forming darker diagonals to emphasise a diamond shape.
I think this version has a little bit more of a modern look, more of an "anything goes" look, with no real cohesion running through the blocks, but you can still see the vague diamond shapes.
I have made two larger trippy quilts in recent years, both gifted now. However, I didn't start this project because I was bursting to make another TATW quilt, no no no, but more because I was really keen to see how these pretty colours all played together.
I spent a bit of time collecting my fabrics together and began cutting & sewing … I've upped the proportion of light value fabrics, more than I usually would have put in a quilt like this. And, I'm repeating combinations that appeal to me. I plan on making a further eight 1/2 blocks* to go across the top & bottom to keep things symmetrical & to make it just a tad bigger, perfect for a little cot quilt I think.
I'm super happy with this scrappy delight, the colour combination and the randomness of the design speak to my heart on so many levels.
* updated pic
Inspiration & pattern from Melanie at southerncharmquilts
Linking up with Cynthia for 'oh scrap' here
Until next time, Linda
4 comments:
Pretty fabric colours and combinations, Linda. What size are you cutting your fabric squares? It will make a lovely crib quilt.
It's fun to have a quick pattern to try colors. Always making something keeps the creative juices flowing.
The colour combinations are gorgeous. This works so well. Great idea for a small quilt.
An ideal palette cleanser here Linda, this is the sort of quilt I could probably tackle presently.
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