This latest WiP on the design wall is everything I love about a quilt, it's bright, it's happy, and I love that I am constantly dipping into my stash, very satisfying. I'm using a lot of different AM Parry fabrics that I've collected over the past few years - leftovers, favourites, and not-so-favourites. Sorting them by - you guessed it - colour value to create a scrappy quilt with structure.
The most versatile block - it would have to be the HST surely? I'm using a pattern that I've wanted to try out for ages now, it's a free one #outbackvaluequilt by Blair @wisecrafthandmade.
I noted that the pattern is constructed row by row, but I'm piecing these a block at a time. I’ve always enjoyed the rhythm of making repeat blocks. Then, if I spot a colour or fabric that is working really well, I’ll cut a few more. And if a fabric doesn’t seem to be working, I don’t already have a gazillion units cut.
My default is mad, large floral prints. So, I'm using these bright prints and mixing them up with lighter, 'not quite' low volume prints, just to give the eye somewhere to rest.
I'm now about 1/2 way, and I'm starting to repeat combos that I really like, so there will be some semblance of continuity within the pattern. I'm also planning on adding in a few more "blues" as blue has always been my go-to colour.
I'm now about 1/2 way, and I'm starting to repeat combos that I really like, so there will be some semblance of continuity within the pattern. I'm also planning on adding in a few more "blues" as blue has always been my go-to colour.
Until next time, Linda
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