I wanted a break from that sashing ordeal, so I put up the bonus blocks that are happening from my leaders and enders. I did a post a couple of months ago on the block here......2 patch + 4 patch. It is really a rail fence variation.
Seeing the blocks up on the design wall, I realize that this version benefits from using strong colors in the mixed patches. Including fabrics with light backgrounds seem to break up the pattern. It almost looks watered down. So I will pull out the light ones and look for good brights to liven it up.
I am not sure of my layout for this one. I am using the Faux Braid block pattern----quarter ( or some call it half) log cabin block.
I originally did a similar one in straight rows....and then gave it up for a donation quilt last year. I have been working on these blocks off and on for a while because I really like the design and get to play with floral fabrics. Anyway, I thought I would play around with the layout and see which I liked. This one is the barn raising layout....or at least part of one. I have 48 blocks in total to play around with. So I will let this sit and simmer for a little while as I finish up those darn sashings! For now, I am just going to visit the workshop---and my bed that is being stained---and enjoy a few rays of sunshine. Happy stitching.
I like that layout for the floral blocks, plus I like the idea of a partial barn raising made with partial log cabins, it's very serendipity :)
ReplyDeleteI love the floral fabric blocks. You will have lots of choices of layouts if you feel like playing.
ReplyDeleteWhen I squint at your rail fence variation I can better see what you mean about the lights breaking up the pattern.
ReplyDeleteThe log cabin blocks (of whatever fraction) look really good! : )
I noticed that on my Good Night Irene... the lights in the squares interfere with the light Xs. Mine is already a flimsy, so the interference is staying.
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