I started another one of Lori's great quilt-alongs over at Humble Quilts, and have the step #1 four patches on my design wall. Love 'em!
I enjoyed a relaxed evening sewing these adorable four patch blocks and cutting all the fabric for the quilt top.
This is how I am cutting the charm squares, which gives me one of each of the sizes required plus one extra strip. It worked out perfectly!For the "mountain trail" I am using a cherry red Kona solid.
I am slightly concerned, as I always am at the beginning of a new project, whether my fabrics will work the way I envision them. Here are the pieces laid out...the "darks" on the left and the "lights" on the right. I know that it will be a lower contrast quilt than the inspiration quilt and Lori's version, but am hoping that it will all turn out okay.To see more design walls, hop over to Patchwork Times.
Yes, I love your fabrics! You can't go wrong with aqua and red :*) And with the red solid to tie them all together, it looks like they will work great!
ReplyDeleteI love starting new projects - it keeps me stimulated & energized! I haven't decided what my NewFO will be yet for October - fun decisions =^..^=
Such a happy start with happy fabrics. LOVE your blog header..that is so fresh and original and just plain cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat fabrics!!! Going to be a beauty that's for sure.
ReplyDeletegreat blocks
ReplyDeleteNew month/new project--I like your reasoning. : )
ReplyDeleteI think this will be a very pretty little quilt. There seems to be enough contrast to these fabrics. It won't be a dramatic difference, but should be enough. I always question whether or not I will be happy with my fabric choices when venturing into new territory.
love your though process, new week, new month and new project. I thought the colors are perfect. especially if you have a white daybed.....or porch swing. the colors make you smile and feel at home.
ReplyDeleteLove your fabric selection for the sew along.
ReplyDeleteNew month - let the fun begin.
Lower contrast quilts are all the rage just now, so no worries! Love that fabric line.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty fabrics - I think they look wonderful with the red.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty fabrics - I think they look wonderful with the red.
ReplyDeleteI love that fabric line. Cute little blocks, too :D
ReplyDeleteGreat new project for October. Have fun with it. I've been tempted, but am resisting so far.
ReplyDeleteFor me it is new month, all old projects. I think I will have all my Christmas sewing done by Thanksgiving so December will be my "new month/new project" month. And I will be able to sit back and laugh at everyone else scrambling to be done on time. ;-)
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