Hello Ladies,
I'm Kel from NSW Australia. I'm so happy to be part of this BOM and hope to be able to keep up with you all.
I completed Block 1 at the original full size and colour scheme, red and green. I wasn't feeling the colour at all and I didn't like the large size either. Picky aren't i!
So I printed out the pattern again this time at 75 percent and came up with a block 12 inches square that will finish at 11.5 inches. Weird i know but I'm happy with the block and it's size. I think it's a far more manageable size and less background fabric!
As far as colours go I'm going with Teal, Red, Pink and green. And possibly some browns for good measure. I didn't like the rosebud thingies so I decided to leave those out as well. I think I'm going to take a leaf out of Gay's book and do the little petals when its all sewn together. Not entirely sure but I want to keep my options open.
Sew, without further ado, here is my block one original and my smaller block.
Keep on stitching,
Kel
From alwaysapplique blogspot
I too reduced the size of my block. Love your color choice. I look forward to seeing more!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving this quilt, and my new colour choice ;) the smaller block size is great too as I don't have to spend a small fortune on background fabrics.
DeleteI had enough for the smaller size quilt in my stash. yay !
It's nice to make this quilt our own. We all have great ideas. Thanks for sharing, Kel.
ReplyDeleteThank you Angie, I'm really loving the quilt now that I gave myself permission to use the colours I like, ;)
DeleteIt's fun to colour outside the box. You block is lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you Chris, your block is lovely as well. I love your colours so far ;)
DeleteWonderful block - it is so interesting how each of us approach this quilt. Whether the size, design shape or colors are all different, this quilt for whatever reasons called to us.
ReplyDeleteIt has and I completely agree. Some quilts are just timeless in their appeal ;)
DeleteLove the soft colours in your new block. I have also gone with a smaller block size and a redo of Block 1 - seems quite a few of us are tempted by a smaller quilt :)
ReplyDeleteMe too Hilda, I love the colours
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