Since there are 52 weeks in the year and I have 48 design wall monday blog postings for 2011, which must mean I missed a couple along the way! I enjoy the practice of keeping track of what is in my sewing room by posting a design wall photo each Monday, and thank Judy for this inspiration, and for hosting a link up each Monday.
On the design wall today are my first blocks for Orca Bay mystery step #6. I am using Elaine's idea of putting the same fabric in the corners to calm the blocks down a bit. And I am enjoying the relaxing pace of sewing something that doesn't have a Christmas deadline!
Here is my sewing for this afternoon...all the pieces cut and ready to make more star blocks. I think this quilt is developing a soft and lacy feel to it and is a pleasure to sew. To see what other quilters are sewing today, hop over to Patchwork Times and then stop by Quiltville for mystery quilt updates.
Love the fabrics you've chosen for Orca! So different from everyone else's! After hearing a friend moan about all the hst's she had to make, I decided it's not for me! But it's going to be gorgeous.
Your post gave me the answer to my predicament by using the same fabric in the corners. Because I was using all sorts of blues, the stars were a bit 'lost'.I love your fabrics, I used them on a quilt I recently made.
Oh boy, Kathy, I just hope we have a good idea! 8-)) Scarey not knowing the end result, isn't it? BTW, your colors are really lovely. Those are my favorites.
Beautiful! I like the controlled colorway very much (though Bonnie's kitchen sink approach usually looks pretty terrific too!) I missed a couple of design walls too this year.
I do like the look of these fabrics. They are unique among the Orca Bay posts I have seen. Yes, no Christmas deadline is delightful. I say it every year, but I am going to get a head start on Christmas for next year. *LOL*
I like that idea you got from Elaine. We'll see how it works out. Maybe I'll make one of these yet, when I get back to my machine after next week. I'm saving the Clues.
your blocks look great
ReplyDeleteI really like how your blocks are turning out-love your fabrics!
ReplyDeleteLove the fabrics you've chosen for Orca! So different from everyone else's! After hearing a friend moan about all the hst's she had to make, I decided it's not for me! But it's going to be gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteYour post gave me the answer to my predicament by using the same fabric in the corners. Because I was using all sorts of blues, the stars were a bit 'lost'.I love your fabrics, I used them on a quilt I recently made.
ReplyDeleteOh boy, Kathy, I just hope we have a good idea! 8-)) Scarey not knowing the end result, isn't it? BTW, your colors are really lovely. Those are my favorites.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I like the controlled colorway very much (though Bonnie's kitchen sink approach usually looks pretty terrific too!) I missed a couple of design walls too this year.
ReplyDeleteGood for you to have some of clue 6 done. Keep at it.
ReplyDeleteYour colors are really neat.
ReplyDeleteOh lovely cosy winter colours
ReplyDeleteI do like the look of these fabrics. They are unique among the Orca Bay posts I have seen.
ReplyDeleteYes, no Christmas deadline is delightful. I say it every year, but I am going to get a head start on Christmas for next year. *LOL*
I like that idea you got from Elaine. We'll see how it works out. Maybe I'll make one of these yet, when I get back to my machine after next week. I'm saving the Clues.
ReplyDeleteI am saving the clues but haven't started yet. I like your idea of using the browns instead of blacks. Your blocks are great. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteI love your fabrics Kathy. Your blocks look really pretty.xx
ReplyDeleteThat is a good idea to use matching blocks in the corners of the blocks - that combination of CONROLLED SCRAPPY really looks good!
ReplyDeleteGood job on your UFO'S too!
sao in Midlothian, VA
Once again.....your fabric choices are BEAUTIFUL! Your quilt will be amazing!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty blocks. Enjoy your sewing time!
ReplyDeleteyour blocks are beautiful, the colors are so warm and wonderful
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful fabrics & blocks. Love their soft look.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year , XO
I really like your color choise, your blocks are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour Ohio Stars look really good. I think that you are going to have a beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeletelove your colours Kathy!
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