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Quilting: BOM -- Layout Audition
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BOM -- Layout Audition

BOM Layout Audition

BOM Layout Audition

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Craftsy Block of the Month 2012 »

Instructions

Make the quilt You want! And... keep going -- You Can Do It!

Difficulty:

Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Traditional, Romantic, Classic, Casual, Outdoorsy, Funky


Materials

My BOM fabrics

What was your inspiration?

All these other crafters -- You Are All Amazing!

What are you most proud of?

That I actually got all these blocks done... and I enjoyed it very much. (Now it's on to sashing, etc.)

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Stick with it -- you'll be glad you did. Lots to learn... so just enjoy the process. And, at the end, you'll get something that only you could have made. It's a great feeling.

 

16 comments

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HeatherIsaacson on craftsy.com
Dec 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Ooo... Yes what a great combination of colors.
AlyxRansom on craftsy.com
Dec 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks -- I was a little concerned, early on, having two background colors -- but I like it very much. Now if I can just figure out the final layout...
Julieannabell on craftsy.com
Dec 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great Job! I agree to all four corners matching would be wonderful balance. What stashing colour are you thinking of using? Choose something that has the WOW factor! Look at your colour chart to see the opposite colour choice. Get some strips of colours that you like and audition them too and stand back and see which one pops with all those beautiful fabrics that you already have choosen. Love to see what you pick! Have fun Julieannabell.
Julieannabell on craftsy.com
Dec 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great Job! I agree to all four corners matching would be wonderful balance. What stashing colour are you thinking of using? Choose something that has the WOW factor! Look at your colour chart to see the opposite colour choice. Get some strips of colours that you like and audition them too and stand back and see which one pops with all those beautiful fabrics that you already have choosen. Love to see what you pick! Have fun Julieannabell.
AlyxRansom on craftsy.com
Dec 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks. I have three fabrics ready to go -- haven't quite decided, yet, on what I'll be doing... it's very exciting...
patz in suffolk on craftsy.com
Dec 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Gorgeous! Can't waiting to see it all sashed, quilted, bound and finished (and nor can you, I expect). I agree with Jean - moving that one block would give your design balance - but still, it's your quilt and you're in charge. It'll be beautiful whatever you do!
AlyxRansom on craftsy.com
Dec 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! I have three fabrics ready to go for sashing, trimming, binding, etc. Am still playing with the layout...
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
Dec 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
These are even more fabulous now they're all together! Only suggestion I'd make is for the corners. Three of 4 are the same. Try moving that 4th matching one out to the final corner. If you do, place them so the background colors oppose each other - sort of "X" style (for X-files?). That said - trust your instincts and please your own eye. Great quilt!!!
AlyxRansom on craftsy.com
Dec 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Jean! This was my first "official" layout audition. I, of course, didn't realize until I saw it posted here that 3 of 4 of the corners were the unity blocks! I'm continuing to fuss with it -- am up to about permutation 18 or so! I'll post a few more pics. How is *your* quilt coming? Have you decided to take the FMQ class?
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
Dec 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
My layout is final. I'm enrolled in Leah's class and watching videos. I'll quilt a block at a time. Have lots to do before I can even begin practicing - starting with creating a flat sewing surface. I'll seriously proceed after the 1st of the year. See you in FMQ!
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
Dec 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
And BTW- I lost count of how many times I thought "this is it!" before changing it yet again. In the end the class feedback and hubby's patient eye helped me find the perfect combo (to my eye) :D
Polarjo on craftsy.com
Dec 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great variations on some of the blocks. You've done a wonderful job.
AlyxRansom on craftsy.com
Dec 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! I'm pretty happy with it...
Darns on craftsy.com
Dec 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I like it! Looks way cool!
AlyxRansom on craftsy.com
Dec 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Darns! I'm still fussing with the layout... on about permutation 18...
AlyxRansom on craftsy.com
Dec 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
All 20 blocks are done! This is my layout audition. What do you all think?