The photo shows the top middle section - this is the area next to the "folly" block, see post last week. I love the wheel block, have added a bit of applique to the corner patches of the block. I thought it needed something to balance out the stripes on the "serape" fabric. I love using stripes in blocks like this, the fabric make a pattern of its own. This block is 15"x15". The block down is the 4 stars one, the right top star is a bit dodgy, it sort of dribbled a bit, the fabric choice is a bit off, I think the contrast is too low. I would have preferred to use the "ombre" fabric in the browns but at the time I didn't have enough fabric to fussy cut the 8 star points. I did put some applique in the empty spots but may be it is a bit of an overkill ! Another option, you can use a feature print in the middle of the 4 stars or may be leave it alone and let the stars stand on their own. Next to it is the "flower petal" block, I used the "kirman" fabric and it did make the fabric look like the swiss cheese after fussy cutting the petals. A horizontal stripe fabric would be nice here too. This is another block you have to be careful when cutting the corner background patches. The patch goes to a line and you can't make a template with a line, so, you"ll have to measure 6" from the 90 degrees corners and mark the line before you cut the patch - see previous post on the 6 pointed star. These two blocks are 12"x12".
The applique panel to the left is " the pond" - I'll do another post with this one later. The applique panels and pieced blocks are separated by little pinwheels and print squares. Will post more soon! Kim McL
OOOPS, the "pond" is to right of this section, not left! I get my right and left side mixed up all the time which is why I get lost on the road most of the time.... Kim Mcl
ReplyDeleteWow, this quilt is just amazing. I am really enjoying reading about some of your design decisions. Interesting to see how we all second guess our choices. It looks just wonderful to me!
ReplyDeleteThe posts about this quilt have been wonderful! Thanks for all the inspiration Kim!
ReplyDeleteI love these "posts" from you ... Can't wait for the next :-)
ReplyDeleteI have the same thing with left and right ... very annoying!
The quilt is looking fantastic. Can't wait for the "big picture". Your comments on the design process have been interesting and will be very helpful when working on the quilt.
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing quilt. Does your mind go full tilt coming up with these. You are so creative! I love it.
ReplyDeletecontinues to tease and tempt, Will the pattern come with bonus hours... i hope so:-) If i give my husband R>L directions he always asks my right or yours.. cheeky
ReplyDeleteKim, I love the way your mind works!! All the little twists and turns in these blocks; a surprise in each one. When do you think this will be available in the States?
ReplyDeleteFabulous designs..and your talent for choosing fabrics/fussy cuts is spot on. I love that bottom left star especially.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your thoughts in the design process. I find it so interesting.
Kim, when will this quilt pattern go on sale? It is fabulous
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