I had 3 sets of blocks on my little design wall. Some were all dark, some all light, some diagonally half light/half dark, and some darks and lights across from each other in the block. I had sewn those groups to use for a demo at a guild program I did in May. I decided to try all 3 types of blocks together and see if they would play well together. I think this might be interesting but I really won't know until I sew a bunch more blocks and transfer this to a larger design wall. I don't design my quilts in a computer program because if I knew what it was going to look like, I wouldn't need to actually make it. For me the thrill is seeing the patterns emerge on the design wall.
I stayed inside all day yesterday. It never got out of the 50s and turned cold again by evening. I had to empty the dehumidifiers and put them away for the season. There were a few other maintenence jobs and then I worked on the pillowcase kits for Monday's church sew in. I have 20 kits ready now. Today my cousin and his wife are in the area and are stopping by to see me and then going to see Dad.
20 comments:
These are so beautiful! I love looking through your blog....It is so inspirational!
These look interesting. Playing is fun. Hope you enjoy the company. Chris
I love the three-dimensional effect these give. This is definitely worth playing with some more.
I like how you think - if you knew what it was going to look like you wouldn't have to make it! I agree totally!
We are experiencing lovely spring weather but today got a little hot for September, it reached 30*C (86*F).
It does look interesting, have fun with it.
I really like this layout. It appears that the lighter diamonds are floating about the darker ones. It has a wonderful dimensional effect.
Love this, it looks like colidascope.
It's also much more fun playing with real blocks instead of a little mouse. I like the looks of this layout.
what a wonderful layout. I admit I don't use the computer to design because I am a bit dense when it comes to learning a program! I tried and can't remember it from one time to the next so I just go with it. This design is wonderful and such 3 dimensional look to it.
Oh my gosh! I love this. It is brilliant in color and design :)
I'm with you - no computer designs. I spend enough time using the keyboard already - I'd rather fondle fabric!
In your very first post about prismatic gardens, you said your goal is to make one better than the first one. I think you've achieved that many times over, don't you think?!
WOW ! Sensational to say the least. I can see why this design was a thrill. It looks so great on screen and it has to be even more so in real.
J~MT
I'm with you. I don't think I could design on a computer. The feel of the fabric is so important when making things. Computer screens don't allow that tactile thing that thrills me so much.
The beginning of this quilt is intriguing. I like the color play.
Well, they're playing together real well right now. :) I'll be watching to see if they continue to behave.
They're looking beautiful together already. I can't wait to see more.
Wanda,
I absolutely loved the video you did about your quilt show. What a fabulous body of work that you shared.
I loved hearing you talk about your creative process.
Thanks so much for sharing it.
Warmest regards,
Anna
Hi Wanda,
Looks like your combination so far is a winner! Lots going on with the blocks and interplay.
So far we haven't been zapped with frost, but it's getting chillier and chillier...
Vicky F
I like the pattern that is coming out of the blocks.
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