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
Pretty fabric colours and combinations, Linda. What size are you cutting your fabric squares? It will make a lovely crib quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to have a quick pattern to try colors. Always making something keeps the creative juices flowing.
ReplyDeleteThe colour combinations are gorgeous. This works so well. Great idea for a small quilt.
ReplyDeleteAn ideal palette cleanser here Linda, this is the sort of quilt I could probably tackle presently.
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