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Quilting: test blocks
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test blocks

test blocks

test blocks

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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Funky, Mod, Whimsical

What was your inspiration?

I've been trying to decide on my layering scheme and design so I made these test squares to try out a few ideas before I do a larger piece. I think I like the layering order of the top left best. Maybe that design too, though I'm not really sure about that yet.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

I think it was very worth while to take the time (and fabric) to do this test. I was surprised at how much difference the layering order could make in the look of the project. I thought for sure I wanted the lightest green/yellow fabric on top but surprisingly, I quite like both the orange and pink on top as well.

 

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4Bird on craftsy.com
4Bird
Dec 28, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I think that they are all wonderful. It depends on what you put behind them as a border, or a sash, or both. Are you going to make a pillow with the piece? Use it as the fabric for a purse? Deciding where it's going would probably be something I'd think about.
Polarjo on craftsy.com
Polarjo
Dec 28, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Funny thing happened on the way to the sewing machine.....I made these blocks just to test the layers and designs. I didn't have any particular use in mind. I figured I'd choose a layering scheme and get inspired about a design and then make a larger piece, more than likely to use as a wall hanging. But then I really liked all of these blocks and since I hate waste, I decided to put them all together into a wall hanging. I've got them all sashed and sandwiched...just working on the quilting/binding now. So guess I already made my stitch and slash wall hanging without even knowing that's what I was doing. LOL. I'll post a pic of the finished project once it's complete.
bumblebee78 on craftsy.com
bumblebee78
Dec 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
How big did you make your test blocks? They are all very pretty.
Polarjo on craftsy.com
Polarjo
Dec 27, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
They are 10 inches square. That way I could get four out of one WOF cut from each fabric. Kind of limits the design options with such a small space, but the main point was to test the layering choices.
JPetz3057 on craftsy.com
JPetz3057
Dec 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I think the 2 top ones would give you a better blended look throughout and the 2 bottom ones would give you a "brighter" looking quilt, if that makes any sense. I just signed up for this class also, and I like all of the blocks too! Pretty color combinations...
Polarjo on craftsy.com
Polarjo
Dec 25, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks JPetz. What kind of look I want is always the million dollar question. I agonize over my fabric choices on almost every project I do.
Pamillia on craftsy.com
Pamillia
Dec 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wonderful, I like the two bottom ones the best for me. But, then again, I really like them all. I am signed up, but have not yet started. Lots of Great classes here at Craftsy. :-)
Polarjo on craftsy.com
Polarjo
Dec 25, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Pamillia. You are right, so many great classes it's hard to choose which one to do next!
TerryChase on craftsy.com
TerryChase
Dec 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Amazing.
Polarjo on craftsy.com
Polarjo
Dec 24, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks. Have you tried this class yet? Same instructor as Stupendous Stitching, so you know it will be fun.
TerryChase on craftsy.com
TerryChase
Dec 24, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I signed up for 4 classes I haven't finished yet. Our local quilt shop is having Carol Ann teach a class in 2013. I plan to attend.
Carol Ann Waugh on craftsy.com
Carol Ann Waugh
Craftsy Instructor
Dec 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Thanks so much for sharing your experiments. Your fabric choices are so interesting and show the different results depending on which fabric goes where. The possibilities are endless!

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