over the weekend i started cutting and making blocks using samples of fabric from my secrets fabric collection
i experimented to find a good block design which would make best use of the fabric, i.e. waste as little of it as possible
i ended up with something similar to the traditional patience corner patchwork block
it doesn’t look too bad at all, in my humble opinion!
i cut out 10 blocks in total, with more swatches stacked ready to cut up
the last 4 blocks i cut are in a different configuration, which might get used for a separate project
some of the designs have been ‘tweaked’ since these swatches arrived, but they still give a good representation, especially of colour
more progress in my next post …
[note – this fabric collection was inspired by my original drawings with text from my visual journal, secrets]
I don’t know much about quilting, but the pattern in the large picture is simply lovely. I adore the combination of that intense blue and magenta–it’s one of my favorites.
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Thanks very much for your visit and comment, Susannah – I’m so glad you like the pattern and colour combination! =D
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As I have been reviewing your ‘gone rustic’ and ‘stitched up mama’ blogs, I have been admiring your versatility and capacity for adapting one art form to another. Good luck with your fabric range.
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I so appreciate your visiting both of my blogs – thank you! I guess if it involves fibre and textile I’m happy (oh yes, and pen and paper) =D
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Love!
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Thanks heaps! =D
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Looking good
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Thanks so much – I was worried I would wreck the fabric, so it took me a while to get up the courage to cut them up! So far, so good … =D
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Beautiful striking colours. Absolutely fab.
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Glad you like them! Thanks for your lovely comment =D
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Can’t wait to see it made up!
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Thank you! I’m working on it … =D
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