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Quilting: Craftsy BOM Drunkard's Path
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Craftsy BOM Drunkard's Path

BOM Drunkard's Path

BOM Drunkard's Path

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Craftsy Block of the Month 2012 »
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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Funky, Classic, Traditional

Materials

Kaffe Fassett Fabrics

What are you most proud of?

I really am NOT proud of this block. There is insufficient contrast with the fabrics to give me the crisp detail of the block, BUT, that said, I am not inclined to do the block over today. I think it will blend with t he other blocks in the quilt and doesn't need to be a "stand out". The paths look blobby to me and yet it was executed perfectly. It's just too busy, it needs a place for the eye to rest. Maybe tomorrow I will feel differently and do it over.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

This is a good block for very crisp, clean fabrics with great contrast.

 

22 comments

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ambsews on craftsy.com
ambsews
Sep 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Super Cool Block! I love it. I think all the bright busy patterns look amazing together. I was thinking I might try something like this in the future. Don't change a thing!!!
desna on craftsy.com
desna
Sep 16, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
LOVE this block, dont change it at all, it is simple beautiful
Ralitza on craftsy.com
Ralitza
Sep 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love the low contrast and the fact is all printy :)
Eastern Quilter on craftsy.com
Eastern Quilter
Sep 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love it.....reminds me of one of my glow-in-the-dark black light posters on my bedroom wall in the 70's!!! Very pretty.
Wazoo Sue on craftsy.com
Wazoo Sue
Sep 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I kinda like it. Reminds me of the rainbows in an oil slick on water.
Plumeria63 on craftsy.com
Plumeria63
Sep 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
It definitely caught my eye - very true to the Kaffe Faasett's designs I think! So keep up the good work and inspiration;)
applekrisp on craftsy.com
applekrisp
Sep 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Yes, I agree Plumeria...he kind of has a blendy approach to his quilts. I would do it differently if I did it again, but it's okay.
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
WasaNewbieJean
Sep 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I LOVE your fabrics - in every thing you do. I was concerned about a lack of balance with my double star but a fellow BOMer made a suggestion I plan to use. When we get to the point of quilting I can add something to tone it down and take its rightful place. You might consider this approach too. That said, if you're really unhappy with it, either do it over or make another. Its your quilt and your place to do what YOU like. I think you Sept blocks are gorgeous!
applekrisp on craftsy.com
applekrisp
Sep 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
That is another great suggestion! Thanks Wasa!!!!
patz in suffolk on craftsy.com
patz in suffolk
Sep 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I don't know why you're not pleased with it! Really, anything done with Kaffe Fassett fabrics is a winner! I like it anyway!
applekrisp on craftsy.com
applekrisp
Sep 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Pat, you are absolutely right!!! I love Kaffe and it just doesn't matter does it!
Jana Treat on craftsy.com
Jana Treat
Sep 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I like it! When I watched the video for this months block, I thought I would use all prints also. I like the look of this! Thanks for sharing. Maybe if there was more contrast of color between the different prints you chose, you might like it better. I am going to do my block with all prints also and use prints with more color contrast. I will post it when I finish and maybe you can give me some feedback.
applekrisp on craftsy.com
applekrisp
Sep 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Jana, thank you for your comments...that was exactly my thought as well...more contrast in the colors would perhaps pop out the block design. Also, I think paying attention to the size of the elements in the design, varying them more, a smaller scale and perhaps a stripe could create that interest that, for me, is lacking in these blocks. Love to see your submissions, I'll be excited to see how you utilize the prints.
qulady on craftsy.com
qulady
Sep 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
i agree, keep it, there's something artsy about it, all you have to do is put a solid around it and it will stand out very nicely- sometimes we get something completely different than our expectations-htanks for sharing it!!
applekrisp on craftsy.com
applekrisp
Sep 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
It's always a process isn't it. I thought it might be of value to share blocks that I was not so enamoured with and talk a little about why I wasn't pleased with them. I think it's helpful for others to see that not everything I do is absolutely spot on...LOL. You can give people a complex that way. We all start out somewhere and I think this is a great little course for folks to learn some really basic skills and play with their fabric. I love the exchange of ideas back and forth and enjoy hearing the variety of suggestions. Thanks for being willing to pass along some constructive comments, I love them!!!
Needlecat on craftsy.com
Needlecat
Sep 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Oh, I disagree! There's no "blobby" here! It's really beautiful....just not what you expected. Another time, higher contrast, totally different block....that's what keeps us going, isn't it? Keeps those fabric makers in business, too LOL!! Just a lovely block you've done!
Darns on craftsy.com
Darns
Sep 07, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love it anyway! don't care what you think about it - keep it!
applekrisp on craftsy.com
applekrisp
Sep 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Okay! You talked me into it...lol
2strings on craftsy.com
2strings
Sep 07, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
These fabrics are so stunning! You will have such a gorgeous quilt.
applekrisp on craftsy.com
applekrisp
Sep 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
They are fun fabrics that is for sure and an absolute joy to work with.
Odd Cat Stitch on craftsy.com
Odd Cat Stitch
Sep 07, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Just fabulous!
applekrisp on craftsy.com
applekrisp
Sep 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you!

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