I am off and running with the neutrals. With bits '0 color.
Using the quilt as you go method, but doing it my way, I've been playing around. Trying to prevent myself from over thinking the thing. Y'all do know how difficult that can be. The first block is pretty cool, so I went ahead and quilted it. Just to see how that process works, but the real reason is because I have no patience at all. I couldn't wait to jump into the thing. The second block is a bit better, so I quilted it too. Yippeee this is fun, so I play with number three block. Number 3 is cool, but doesn't work for me with number 1 and 2 when I put everything on the design wall. Let's make block four and five and see how that goes. In between each one I am placing them on the design wall and scratching my head, looking for a way for them to fit together. Changing and rearranging. And yes, over thinking them. Here is where they stand at this point.
Now I have fully realized that I must get on with just making the blocks, throw them up on the design wall (unquilted) and see where it takes me. No more worrying that I have too many lights, too many * darks*, not enough white. The more blocks that I make, the more I learn and the more Gee's Bend-ish the seem to feel. Well, Gee's Bend without color. Ya think? At this juncture I am open for any and all opinions.
* the tones on my computer screen show more contrast between the fabrics than they actually appear in person. The darkest strip is actually a light shade of oatmeal.
MARY!!!! It's wonderful, I LOVE the dark dashes around the edges, keep going I want to see where this one goes...very cool!
ReplyDeleteWow!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are a great process writer.
I love everything about this quilt.
Two ways of going about this quilt.
Either you make each block and keep adding it and discover the surprises along the way OR you make all the blocks at once and use the design wall to fine tune the overall outcome.
Either way it is going to be a stunner!
I quite like all five blocks. I'm particularly intrigued by the narrower border strips on the outside. Are you planning to incorporate these with the blocks? They are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteIt's looking great. I like to jump in and quilt blocks along the way too. I try to make each block a composition on their own and trust they will fit together some how. I tell myself if one block is a real dud I'll use if for something else. Sometimes what I think is a dud turns out to be one of my favourite blocks. I love watching this come together!!!
ReplyDeleteKeep going! It's fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteInteresting to read about your process. I can relate to the over-thinking... So I want to tell you to trust the process, make half of your blocks and then reassess.
ReplyDeleteIt's easier said than done, isn't it?
I can see some letters forming, is that a L and an O?
; )
Anyway, love the soft contrast of the neutrals.
excellent. I would be going out of my mind with all those neutrals, wanting to throw in more color. but I bet that's exactly what you're going for, so woohoo!
ReplyDeleteTo overthink or not to overthink, that is the question...
ReplyDeleteI do agree that you are a great process writer! And I am also intrigued by the dashed stripes...