I decided I would have to square up all of the blocks from yesterday so I can plot it out on graph paper to decide what size the fill in pieces will be.
Here are the little slivers trimmed away.
I'm auditioning some of these fabrics for the fill in blocks. So much for a nice safe solid color, huh????
The other option I will try is rows of half square triangle blocks. That almost sounds like too much work though.The interview with Social Security went well for Dad. He was able to answer most questions and I was on the other phone to fill in information. We had a very polite and patient interviewer, much nicer than the person I called to find out what to do.
From what I see on your blog, "safe solid color" is not something in your repertoire. I say go with those polka dots!
ReplyDeleteWow - what a great collection of dots! What fun!
ReplyDeleteLove the dots! They will provide a unifying theme and still be playful and wild. I love this quilt-----and I love your stash!
ReplyDeletegreat it all went well for you Dad,
ReplyDeleteoh my I love those dots.
will be fun to watch this quilt grow
I just Love these blocks and fabrics, very fun quilt your making here.
Hi Wanda--
ReplyDeleteHave you thought of using many different fabrics to make the fill-in pieces? That might prevent the eye from jumping around the fill-ins instead of the 'real' blocks.
(Or maybe that's what you meant and I didn't get it.)
Just a thought.
Mary G.
Love the polka dots!
ReplyDeletePolka dots ROCK!
ReplyDeleteRe Social Security phone interviews - I've dealt with many of those for my son's long term disability. More interviewers have been patient and respectful (only a few were not) ~ I suspect, like so many other employees, they are asked to deal with too many variables without adequate training, and in too short a time span. I'm so glad you and your Dad got one of the good ones!
DROOLING OVER THE DOTS!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE polka dots and you've got a great collection!
ReplyDeleteGlad things went well for your dad. Maybe the first person you spoke with was having a bad day. I'm sure it's not an easy job.
ReplyDeleteAs for the quilt - I love the idea of the polka dots... but not half-square triangles. Just fill in the 'blanks' with the polka dots.
Also I've been meaning to mention how much I love the 'beach ball' print in one of your blocks... love love love that fabric!
Love those dots. I used to have the bright purple and orange one but I used it all up.
ReplyDeleteLove the dots! OMG I'm drooling! Glad the interview went well. All interviewers should be patient!
ReplyDeleteI would have never thought to use polka dots, very original and it I can't wait to see the combo of colors and layout you use!!! Also, glad things went well for your dad with the SSN interview!
ReplyDeleteGreat polka dots! I can't wait to see the blocks against those!
ReplyDeleteEvery day is a treat to see what you have come up with. Love the dots... Knowing you I will not be surprised if you have another auditioning group to show us tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear your call with S.S. went well.
J~MT
Don't you just love squaring up the blocks? It makes them all look so pretty and neat. I love your variety of Kaffe polka dots, they are fabulous. I just purchased some for myself the other day. Glad to hear that everything went well for your Dad with SS.
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