Luckily I had just looked at these panels recently and knew where they were. We had them at a quilt shop I worked at and when they went on sale half price I bought several of them. #1 zebras on orange
#2 three masks
#3 elephants
#4 zebra landscape
#5 packed zebras
#6 two masks
#7 rainbow zebras The panels are in the 17" - 19" size range and the spot they need to fill is 20" x 20" so a border would be needed to make them fit. Some would need light borders and other dark borders so the look will change when they are added. I have a couple favorites, how about you?
Whoa, now this is a hard choice--I am personally drawn to No, 1 and No.2...#1--I like that space around the image in contrast to the busy cq blocks; and #2 the masks appear to be looking at those cq blocks... this will be gorgeous no matter which panel you choose... ~ ~ ~ ~ waving on a sunny morning Julierose
I like 7, 6, 3 and 1 -in that order. I don't think 2 works as it gets a bit lost in with the piecing. (at least on the computer.) And #4 just seems like it is unrelated to the pieced fabrics.
The masks and ellies have an Indonesian feel to them, if you are wanting to stay "African" the zebras say that more... I love the rainbow zebras, they say rural African Emboirderys to me... or the zebras on the orange/yellow. They also look like what I saw in the local Artisan Markets in South Africa.
Hello! #2 because the panel is fabulous and harmonizes with the colors of your blocks so well; and #4 because it is zebras (which makes me think of you) and I also love the lime green color on this panel. Fun choices!
It is interesting as I scroll through the pictures how the different centers pull out the colors in the Crazy blocks. I really like what 1 and 2 do to the other blocks, but the gold masks also pull those colors from the crazy blocks. It will be interesting to see what you pick!
I love #1 because of it's color edge and the fact that the image floats int he frame, making it a great focal point. As someone said above, some of them are so busy that the "frame" and the interior don't get along so well.
Of course your decision will be perfect but I really like #1 and #2. Both seem to become part of the blocks and fit in beautifully. Amazing work yet again!
I like #2 the best. The colors of the panel reach out to the other colors in the blocks and the values are similar in the panel and the blocks. Yep, I really like the three masks. deb
I love the way this is coming together. My favorite panel is 2 because all the fabrics in the other blocks seam to flow out from the colors in that one. Next would be 3 and then 7. I am pretty sure that which ever one you use it will be the one that is perfect.
I love the crazy-pieced African blocks, and I think I’ll borrow your idea and do that with some of my African scraps. My favorite is #2, which I think would look really sharp bordered in black to fit the opening. Plus, as Libby said in her comment, it would be a subtle reference to these times.
I like #1,3 & 4 the best. I did this recently with strip blocks around a center panel for a baby quilt. Your blog is part of my eveyr night computer time before bed. Thank you for your inspiration.
Lots of great choices. I like the elephants the best, but I am partial to them. Then the #1 zebras. I also like the faces 2 and 6. The "matting" of 6 would calm the piece down a bit.
I'm playing catch-up this evening, I am only just reading posts from the past four days!! I like two of the zebra panels: 1. Zebras on Orange and 2.Zebra Landscape
I like number 1 and number 2 best...maybe because they pick up the colors in the blocks? I had to go back and forth through the pcitures a bunch of times, the panels are something else!
#2 & #3
ReplyDeleteWith such a busy background I thought a calmer middle might be better, so I'm voting for #1 & #6 - I love when you ask our opinions :)
ReplyDeleteIt is really hard to choose—these are all beautiful with your blocks!
ReplyDeleteAll are good but 1&6 are really great !
ReplyDeleteNumber 6 would be my pick.
ReplyDeleteWhoa, now this is a hard choice--I am personally drawn to No, 1 and No.2...#1--I like that space around the image in contrast to the busy cq blocks; and #2 the masks appear to be looking at those cq blocks...
ReplyDeletethis will be gorgeous no matter which panel you choose...
~ ~ ~ ~ waving on a sunny morning Julierose
I am jealous...I remember these but could not afford them at the time. The tall look wonderful. Love the elephants!
ReplyDelete#1 is my favorite, but #2 would be an appropriate remembrance of the time you made it.
ReplyDeleteI like #2 & 4 I have never seen these
ReplyDeleteI think 2, 4 or 7 are my favorites. If I had to pick one, I think I would pick 4. I love the layout and the fun crazy pieced blocks!
ReplyDeleteI vote for number 7. I really like the crazy pieced stuff, but this group holds the record for the loudest ever!!
ReplyDeleteI like 7, 6, 3 and 1 -in that order. I don't think 2 works as it gets a bit lost in with the piecing. (at least on the computer.) And #4 just seems like it is unrelated to the pieced fabrics.
ReplyDelete#1 & #2 are my favorites.
ReplyDeleteI love 1, 3 and 6 with your scrappy blocks.
ReplyDelete#4 and #1 work at a glance for me. I agree that it needs to be a focus and not blend in too much. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe masks and ellies have an Indonesian feel to them, if you are wanting to stay "African" the zebras say that more... I love the rainbow zebras, they say rural African Emboirderys to me... or the zebras on the orange/yellow. They also look like what I saw in the local Artisan Markets in South Africa.
ReplyDelete#1 or #6, with #6 being appropriate for the current world situation.
ReplyDelete1 or 6–the masks are perfect for this time.
ReplyDeleteMy favorites and #1 and #7. All are interesting.
ReplyDelete#2 and #4 are my favorites! As much as I like the #1 panel it just doesn't get enhanced this way. But the crazy blocks make those masks looks great.
ReplyDeleteHello! #2 because the panel is fabulous and harmonizes with the colors of your blocks so well; and #4 because it is zebras (which makes me think of you) and I also love the lime green color on this panel. Fun choices!
ReplyDelete#2 3 masks
ReplyDelete#3 and 4 speak to me
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice selection! I like #1 Zebras, and #6 two masks. But I'm very partial to #3 the elephants. You may need some time to ponder!
ReplyDelete#6 and #1 because they contrast more with the crazy pieced background. I love the concept!
ReplyDeleteLove #1 and #3 - what beautiful panels! It's going to be a gorgeous quilt! Deb E / CA mdenders@msn.com
ReplyDelete1, 3, or 5 would be my choice. The solid calms the chaos and the black seems like a good fit.
ReplyDeleteI like #1 & #6... They all are so wonderful though.
ReplyDeleteEspecially like #2,3,7 for the center, as they seem to enhance the blocks.
ReplyDeleteZebra on orange is most beautiful.
Wanda, #2, three masks, looks like it belongs in this quilt to me? Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteZebra on orange is my favorite
ReplyDeleteNumbers 2 and 6, especially 2. Masks mark the moment--and moments to come.
ReplyDeleteelephants!!
ReplyDeleteI immediately liked the zebras on orange. My second choice would be #6. I like the gold background. But as you say that will change with some border.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting as I scroll through the pictures how the different centers pull out the colors in the Crazy blocks. I really like what 1 and 2 do to the other blocks, but the gold masks also pull those colors from the crazy blocks. It will be interesting to see what you pick!
ReplyDeletewow, quite a diversity of opinions! I like 2 and 3 the best, but I'm sure you could make any of them work!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful. My choices in order of favorite would be 2,4,7, or 8. I like the way they blend with the border, as opposed to contrast.
ReplyDeleteI like #3 or #6. Beautiful center blocks.
ReplyDeleteI love #1 because of it's color edge and the fact that the image floats int he frame, making it a great focal point. As someone said above, some of them are so busy that the "frame" and the interior don't get along so well.
ReplyDeleteTwo masks (#6)
ReplyDelete7 or 1.... gorgeous any way I look at it!
ReplyDelete1, 3, & 4 and even more ! Todays post is what I'd call "Super Exuberant Color" (^._.^) Love your African crazy pieced blocks.
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p.s. if this goes through, i'm using my desk top to comment, still no success getting through on my iPad.
Of course your decision will be perfect but I really like #1 and #2. Both seem to become part of the blocks and fit in beautifully. Amazing work yet again!
ReplyDelete#2 The Masks look as if they are pieced and they fit in with the colors so well. That gets my vote. Great choices you have.
ReplyDeleteI like #2 the best. The colors of the panel reach out to the other colors in the blocks and the values are similar in the panel and the blocks. Yep, I really like the three masks.
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My first choice is two masks. Second choice is the elephants.
ReplyDeleteI love the way this is coming together. My favorite panel is 2 because all the fabrics in the other blocks seam to flow out from the colors in that one. Next would be 3 and then 7. I am pretty sure that which ever one you use it will be the one that is perfect.
ReplyDeleteI love the crazy-pieced African blocks, and I think I’ll borrow your idea and do that with some of my African scraps. My favorite is #2, which I think would look really sharp bordered in black to fit the opening. Plus, as Libby said in her comment, it would be a subtle reference to these times.
ReplyDeleteThe Zebra landscape -- love it!!
ReplyDeleteI would choose 2, 3 or 7. Whatever you use will look wonderful, I'm sure. Perhaps you could make a quilt out of the remaining small panels sometime?
ReplyDeleteZebra on orange.
ReplyDeleteZebra on orange.
ReplyDeleteI have been following your blog for some time now I like your style. I choose panel #4 and panel #6 .
ReplyDelete#3 elephants Like most of them but love elephant
ReplyDelete1 and 6
ReplyDeleteI really like 2 masks👍
ReplyDeleteLove all things African. For this, I'd pick #2 and #3, in that order.
ReplyDeleteI like #1,3 & 4 the best. I did this recently with strip blocks around a center panel for a baby quilt. Your blog is part of my eveyr night computer time before bed. Thank you for your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI like #2 the three masks
ReplyDelete# 6 The background carries over into the blocks nicely.
ReplyDelete#2 & #6
ReplyDeleteI like 1 and 7!
ReplyDeleteI think the three masks (#3) looks most natural with the crazy blocks, as if the blocks were made for it.
ReplyDeleteZebra landscape
ReplyDeleteLots of great choices. I like the elephants the best, but I am partial to them. Then the #1 zebras. I also like the faces 2 and 6. The "matting" of 6 would calm the piece down a bit.
ReplyDeleteI'm playing catch-up this evening, I am only just reading posts from the past four days!!
ReplyDeleteI like two of the zebra panels: 1. Zebras on Orange and 2.Zebra Landscape
3 masks and rainbow zebras are my choice. Cant wait to see what you choose.
ReplyDeleteI think I like 1 and 7. I woul expect 1 to be your favorite!
ReplyDeleteI like number 1 and number 2 best...maybe because they pick up the colors in the blocks? I had to go back and forth through the pcitures a bunch of times, the panels are something else!
ReplyDeleteI will look forward to seeing what you choose!
--Jean Marie