I am finishing up some sewing at the far end of the basement where I haven't vacuumed yet. I sewed the final 2 borders on this Streak of Lightning so now I can baste it and quilt it.
I had hoped to make 3 Rattlesnake blocks but I settled for 2 and some other fun piecing.
The flannel scraps were piling up and I was itching to have some fun with them.
I am so tempted to stick in a block like this.
I had an empty space so I stuck it in the layout with the rest of the blocks. I am so tempted.....
Now your rattlesnake has an eye!
ReplyDeleteLove the random block!
ReplyDeleteI like it! kind of sassy......
ReplyDeleteFeed your temptation! Mmm.
ReplyDeleteYour the designer on this one. Chris
ReplyDeleteI see the eye. Good one, Sarah!
ReplyDeleteIt makes me laugh when I look at it...I say go with it!
ReplyDeleteI'd be tempted too-
ReplyDeleteI've loved watching your rattlesnake blocks grow
you're little scraps blocks are great too-I have a huge jar of little scraps that are starting to yell at me to do something with them.
I love it! A little hidden bit of humor that some will probably miss. The blocks are looking good.
ReplyDeleteI say go for it. I love making blocks from the scraps so I totally understand where these came from - fun aren't they?
ReplyDeleteWhy not! Just think of all the speculation wondering "Why"! I say put it in! Love your quilt. Did you prewash the flannel?
ReplyDeleteWow Wanda! Today is full of eye candy! The zig zag is perfection and you do a rattlesnake like no other!! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe composition of Streak is perfecto! I love the border fabric. I have watched your spiky ovals come together with growing envy. I know, I know: "just try 'em."
ReplyDeletePart of me says 'gosh, you put some much time and work into these exquisite blocks, keep it pure' and part of me thinks that 'random block looks really cool and fun!' Tough one!
ReplyDeleteLove the wonky block! The zig zag quilt is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteToss up. Usually I'm all for the "deliberate departure" from the design plan, but I'm not sure this particular one adds as much as wonkies sometimes to.
ReplyDeleteIt will be a stunning quilt no matter what you decide. I agree that the red-cornered add a lot of life to it.
Frebblebit
Definitely do it!
ReplyDeleteYour choice of border fabric has really given your Streak of Lightning quilt a jolt, no pun intended. I am really liking what it has done for the whole composition.
ReplyDeleteI think you should:)
ReplyDeleteI think you should put that block in your Snake - just what it needs. And I took LOVE that Streak of Lightening border.
ReplyDeleteYes, Yes, Yes - Do it!!!!! Marvelous fun!!
ReplyDeleteYour Streak of L. quilt is fabulous - love what the border brought to the party. Congrats on a most excellent finish!
ReplyDeleteOh, that streak of lightning looks so good in the thumbnail on my sidebar ! I just had to come and have a 'bigger look', and I wasn't disappointed ! One of my favorites that you've done !
ReplyDeleteI think that the strip quilt is so much fun !
You just have to put that wonky block into your current quilt if it's calling to you that loudly !
sewing pieces of fabric together to make a multi color block is fun isn't it - I was just doing that yesterday with some big hexies that I have no idea what I will use them for but I was trying to do something with scraps!
ReplyDeleteWild border print on that first quilt - love the zigzags.
Wow what a border for Streak of Lightning, It explodes on this side of the screen.
ReplyDeleteThe minute I saw your 'scrappy eye' and scrolled down to the comments and saw how many had commented already... I knew what they would be commenting about. (*._,*)
JJM
What a inspiring blog post today. That border choice is perfect on your Streak of Lightening quilt.
ReplyDeleteI am amazed at the progress on your Rattle Snake quilt. You are so focused. The scrap blocks are really fun. I am all for including several of these in your quilt. Your scrap blocks look like you are shaping them with that in mind. I believe this adds originality to this quilt. Great idea!
Wonky block looks like shed snake skin to me! It often gets all pleated up when it is shed, that's what that block looks like to me.
ReplyDeleteMe too... love the zigzag and that wonderful border. And yes, put in the wonky snake eye. It made me look all over the quilt and come back to it than look all over the quilt again. That has to be a good thing!
ReplyDeleteI say "Do it"....that scrappy rattlesnake part looks great.
ReplyDeleteI do not see an eye?? What I see is Snake Bitten!!!! If you got bit by a snake...you would feel crazy, just like the patch!!! IMHO I like the name snake bit and leave it in....It is way cool
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I think it's a great idea to stick in that crazy block! It would make it such a good conversation piece in your next exhibit. Not in the middle, but on the side or on the bottom like you have it.
ReplyDeleteOf course you should
ReplyDeleteLOVE THE STREAK! ! ! !
ReplyDeleteSo much energy jumping out to meet me!
Hugs
I LOVE you zig zag--great fabrics and wonderful border.
ReplyDeleteI am loving the Rattlesnake and the black and white border on the other quilt. Good works! Karmen
ReplyDeleteSnake den! I like the random block!
ReplyDeleteThe streak of lightening is gorgeous! But I love the use of your scraps!!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing your quilt come together, and yes, I'd go for the random block, it adds so much. I'd switch it to one row in, though, maybe it'd look more like it belonged.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what you decide. I love all your work, so whatever way you go, this will be another amazing quilt. You inspire us all!
ReplyDeleteYou make me dizzy with all the projects that you have going on.
ReplyDeleteIlove the scrappy rattlesnake block.
ReplyDeleteLove the scrappy Rattlesnake :D
ReplyDeleteAnd love the black and white border on Streak of Lightning.
You go girl!
Really nice quilt. I love the scrappy block too, that would make an incredible quilt on its own.
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