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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Design wall time.........

I rewarded myself with some design time last night.  Earlier in the afternoon I had passed on my portion of a project to a group that is going to finish it and I finally have some free time.  None of these are sewn, just placed on the design wall.  I think my fabric selection is working well.  How did I select them?  I just pulled a bunch of my favorite batiks, the ones that had been too precious to cut, and then added a few strategic values that were missing.  I think I will limit myself to just this group.  I have enough of each fabric left to cut a few more pieces if I want to make it larger.
This is the view from my mailbox (lower right corner of the photo).  I took my mail out of the mailbox and immediately went to get my camera.  The close up shot a couple days ago is of the lower branch on the left side of the tree in my neighbor's yard.  I have to duck under it when mowing. 
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22 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 10, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    I love your layout of the Drunkard's path!! Just beautiful! The fabrics that you chose are gorgeous. Flowering trees are fabulous this time of year. The one thing that I wish is that they would flower all summer long, wouldn't that be great?

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  2. Gene BlackMay 10, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    I love it. I had no idea that YOU had fabric you considered too precious to cut. That makes the rest of us feel better! ha ha.

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  3. BritaMay 10, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    That's gonna be gorgeous! Love the interaction in the colors, very nice.

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  4. Featheronawire Sally BramaldMay 10, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    I like all your quilts, but this one is stupendous, the colours are so rich and deep, the juxaposition of the circles is wonderful!

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  5. HollyMMay 10, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Ooh, I love the large and small circles and the way the values make them ebb and recede.

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  6. Selvage QuilterMay 10, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    It's always a treat to see what's on your design wall. Looks beautiful.

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  7. AnonymousMay 10, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    I agree with Gene's comment!

    It's always a nervy move to cut fabric that's "too precious to cut". Good for you!

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  8. dianenMay 10, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    I love your layout so far and the colors you have chosen.

    I also love the photo of the blooming trees.

    After the winter we had,

    AHHHHHH! Spring!

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  9. ChrisMay 10, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    LOVE the circles Wanda - some nice transparancies going on!

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  10. DebbieMay 10, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    This is looking wonderful. The DP is going to be so striking. And finally you have lots of blooms and color outside. Fabulous.

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  11. Karen - Quilts...etc.May 10, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    I love Drunkards Path designs, I have lost track of how many I have made although none recently. The trees are so pretty.
    Karen
    http://karensquilting.com/blog/

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  12. hettyMay 10, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    I always love to see what is happening on your design wall. This one is going to be fantastic! Love those flowering trees too!

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  13. Donna~~May 10, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Your design wall is gorgeous and so are the trees! I can see why you've been saving those fabrics!

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  14. LauraMay 10, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Love that small block thrown in the middle! Can't wait to see the progression of this one. I really need to get my templates out and start cutting some of my own batiks.

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  15. Laura TMay 10, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    I really love the effect of the placement of the batiks you've used! Will be interested to see your progress with this one:)
    Laura T

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  16. jovaliquiltsMay 10, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    I can't be any more effusive than everyone else already has been, but I do love it! And the view from your mailbox is great. Spring is turning into summer very quickly -- I see your little weather icon says it's already 81 degrees where you are!

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  17. Elaine/Muddling ThroughMay 10, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    The crab apple and the redbud look so happy celebrating Spring right there for you to enjoy!

    And those batiks.......oh my, how pretty they look. I really like how you've got them placed.

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  18. DianeMay 10, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    luv the batiks that's going to be one luscious quilt.

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  19. CathiMay 10, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Love the drunkard's path in batiks!! That is going to be a wonderfully rich and beautiful quilt. Our crab apple trees aren't quite ready to bloom yet. I can't wait -- as the smell is so fantastic!

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  20. SharonMay 11, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Beautiful, both your quilt and nature. Those are gorgeous batiks.

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  21. Gari in ALMay 11, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    What a great wall you've got there.

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  22. Marié du ToitMay 11, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    HI Wanda
    I too think this is a brilliant design and the batiks will make it a gorgeous quilt. Yes your design wall is an inspiration!

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