This is the first block of my big 2016 quilting project. I guess I'm committed now that I've sewn something!
This block was inspired by one I created for an alternate block challenge from BAMQG. The block is 10 inches square.
A little bit about my methodology. I sketched out my overall layout including block sizes and placement. Except for this block each block will be (mostly) monochromatic with 2 or 3 fabrics used in each block.
The improv comes in with each block design. I'm using a random number generator to decide if each block will be cut with a ruler or freehand. The random number generator will also determine if a bit of the sashing fabric will be included in the block. I will decide on the block designs themselves from week to week.
A lot of the blocks will be influenced by past designs, personal events and current trends in modern quilting.
It's good to be on track at week 1!
Fabrics used:
Starlight in Nightfall (Rhoda Ruth by Elizabeth Hartman)
Geometric XOXO in Indigo (Simply Colorful 2 by Moda Fabrics)
Kona Solid in Corn Yellow (by Robert Kaufman)
Four Corners - Weave in Gold (Riley Blake Designs)
I'm linked up with:
Sew Fresh Quilts
Cooking Up Quilts
Freshly Pieced
My Quilt Infatuation
Fort Worth Fabric Studio
Crazy Mom Quilts
Confessions of a Fabric Addict
Sew Can She
I love the pop of Navy! It's a very striking block.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Cathy!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it lovely to start something new? So satisfying. And I'm very intrigued by your decision making process for the blocks!
ReplyDeleteI'm hope the reality lives up to my vision for this quilt. We'll see....
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Jenn!
Love the colors - gold/yellow is a favorite and so hard to find striking fabrics. But you have done it so bravo! Interesting method for deciding where the extra color goes. Will be following along this year to see your progress!
ReplyDeleteI agree it's been hard to find good yellows until lately. I was excited to find wonderful yellows and greens for this quilt. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteShe's a beauty! Love that contrasting navy square being added in to the mix. Can't wait to see some more of your blocks and see how this is going to play out!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Lorna!
DeleteWow, your method is so interesting! (+ I'm so interested to see how this plays out as you go on.) I love the colours you've chosen too, very refreshing + original.
ReplyDeleteThanks Stephanie. Fingers crossed that it's going to look OK when I'm done :) Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteThis sounds like such a fun project! I love that one dark square on the field of yellows.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like such a fun project! I love that one dark square on the field of yellows.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Laney!
DeleteSuper cute!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Stephanie!
DeleteOh wow what a run way to add a little spontaneity into the quilt; I love the colours in this one, can't wait to see how the rest turn out :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Carie!
DeleteIt's exciting that you don't really know how the quilt will look when finished. Can't wait to see where the random number generator takes you! :) Thanks for linking to Main Crush Monday!
ReplyDeleteThanks Beth!
DeleteI love that you're using a random number generator for this project!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah! The RNG helps me keep the random stuff truly random. Otherwise it can start to look too planned :)
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