I'm attacking the Kaffe stash and making another bold starry statement, (wink wink) sort of unavoidable when you are using lots of Kaffes! Lots of pics from the design wall today so you can have a closer look at the fabrics ...
These offset 10" blocks are a little twist on the traditional way of setting a Sawtooth Star quilt, fingers crossed it will give my quilt some visual movement as well as classic charm.
It’s all a delicious mess of bright & pastel colour so far! So much better that these stash fabrics are used & seen though, rather than hiding in my cupboard or fabric baskets for years.
The longer I quilt, the more appreciation I have for simple patchwork that lets the fabric do the work!
Linking up with Cynthia for 'oh scrap' here
Until next time, Linda
I agree, really complicated blocks don’t appeal to me as much as simpler ones. The combination of batiks with the stunning Kaffe stars is lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhatever pattern or fabrics you choose, you always make it work! Love those starblocks!
ReplyDeletenice and bright!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you.... simple is beautiful and easy is better. I blame my lack of concentration to my desire to make simpler quilts. I like how you are offsetting these great blocks.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are having a lovely play with your Kaffe fabrics.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, can't go wrong with stars. I really like the layout.
ReplyDeleteI love the offset on these. And you are making good use of th Kaffes! They need a larger block to show off the colors and this is working well.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! Funnily, I've always professed to not care for Kaffe prints, as I'm not a fan of florals. However, I am smiling to see your first block. That's because I have that blue/aqua/green-with-a-dash-of-rose print in my stash, and have used some of it in a couple projects. So I am the first to say, "I'll never use..." and then turn around and use it. Ha, ha.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks Linda, love the fabrics and your idea of a different setting.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely! Can't wait to see how you finish it - sashing or not, borders, etc. I've added it to my 'must make' list as I have the same problem - nearly 50 years of scraps and LOADS of florals in the stash that need using up. The way you mixed up the stars and points with the other fabrics really makes a difference. Wonderful! Deb E
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are delightful Linda...I like how you have used these florals!
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