created in a class with Tracey Brookshier back in August. Quilted before I left on vacation, I've now had the chance to apply the binding, and finish it up.
This measures in at approximately 36" x 36".
Though, I like the pattern, I don't like the scrappiness of this particular top. Originally, I started out using four 5" squares of the same fabric, intending to have one area of dark all the same fabric. But Tracey suggested that because I was using 5" squares, to just randomly sew lights and darks together. Sounded great--less planning, less thinking, considering all of the pressures I was under at that time.
But once I got it all together, looking at it made my eyes bounce all over, looking for continuity. From a distance (and in the dark, ha ha!) it looks much better, as a lot of scrappy quilts do.
Once I got it quilted, with the panto Easy Peasy and silver Glide thread,
I like it better. It always amazes me how quilting changes a top, making it shine. Will I make it again? Someday, and with a better color layout plan. Do I view this one as a waste of time? No. Every quilt I make, I learn something. And with this one, four pieces of the same fabric makes a difference.
And for fun, my son's cat, Winston, supervised the photo shoot. He misses his buddy!
Happy Quilting!
Great quilt. I understand about not having that one fabric that lets the eye rest. Maybe a more controlled scrappy look would suit the pattern better
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting pattern. I like how it looks.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! Came by way of Oh Scrap link and am new to your blog. Will be sure to come back!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen this pattern in quite a while. They can be a bit tricky to get a nice color placement. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!
ReplyDeleteIt's a fascinating pattern, and the thumbnail in the link-up really caught my eye because I liked the sense of movement, but the larger picture illustrates what you mean about it being quite a "skittery" pattern to look at. Would love to see it with a different or more managed arrangement, though!
ReplyDeleteHi Susan. I really like the pattern and the name of it. I'm a big scrappy fan but I agree w/you in that it would look better if 4 blocks were the same fabric. What size squares does the pattern call for?
ReplyDeleteI like it too! the recipient will love it even more.
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