Rachel's monthly installments {at stitchedincolor} are full of inspiration and ideas for getting that over-all harmony happening, and I'm learning A. Lot!
This time with my Pas de Deux ensembles, it’s all about starting to make a few connections between the groups. I had made up a "checkers" block a while back, but it seemed way too dark. So I had another look into my scrap baskets, and another ensemble was under construction earlier this week.
It's a simple scrap dance, lots of 2.5" squares, and guided by Rachel's latest 2.0 version, I went for a fun gentle faded look. My "Checkers" block is an assortment of blues combined with a blend from white to cream to pink to plum. Enough chatting, enjoy the latest pics.
"Checkers" block ✅
I started with pale colours at the top
because of the pale colours in the background of my earlier Sawtooth Burst block directly above it.
Wedge Cross blocks ✅
Evie spent a bit of time depapering my FPP blocks for me
- she said "It's so satisfying granny"
I'm using snippets of this early AMH fabric to help connect things too …
And here's where I am at now, all my blocks so far, all laid out on the "design bed" …
Evening Star block ✅
- the light pink along the edges will 🤞 flow nicely into the surrounding quilt colours.
Oh my it's exciting, we're nearly halfway there now!
I have the rest of the month to think of my next ensembles and which colours I need to repeat.
Am also wondering, since it's a ballet-inspired sampler, about a suitable name for my version
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Sharing my progress here @ To Do Tuesday
and with Wendy for this weekends 'peacock party' over here
Until next time, Linda
I have decided that you are a very considered and conscious quilter Linda, and it shows in the care and time you take to choose fabric! This is going to be another stunning quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love how these blocks are coming together--mazing color work on these...
ReplyDeletehugs, Julierose
WOW!!!
ReplyDeleteLinda I just love what you've done with this quilt, the blocks and colours all play so well together and congratulations to Evie for patiently working on paper removal.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous array of blocks and fabrics! And you always have the best work in progress pics.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda! I love the gradation on your Checkers block, and your fabrics are so pretty. Evie looks adorable sitting there in an almost yoga pose. :) Makes me want to do some FPP because I know my 6 yo granddaughter would love to pull those papers.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us at To Do Tuesday!
That is going to be a spectacular quilt. WOW.
ReplyDeleteThat's a neat design. I look forward to watching your progress.
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