I love how detailed Christa's directions are, however I decided not to pair them together before piecing into strips. I wanted to lay out each row, ensuring that there wasn't any duplicates touching each other. I'm not quite sure that was a good idea or not. I think I just made more work for myself. Lol.
Notice all the pre-packaged batting in the background? Lol. I kinda went nuts my last visit to JoAnn's since they had them for 50% off. Unfortunately, I don't have a design wall (but I'm quickly realizing how desperately I need one and am now researching portable ideas), so I'm lying it on my ironing board and lining up the rows. I'm sure there are a million other easier ways to do this, but for now this will have to do.
I got three rows done and sewn together before I had to call it quits for the night. After sleeping on it, I'm not 100% sold on it. I don't know if I just think its too busy.... or if its the fabric not blending the way I had hoped. I don't know. For whatever reason, I'm now having second thoughts on it. I think I'll just keep plugging away at it, and who know... maybe once it's all done I'll change my mind.
Hope everyone is having a terrific Thursday!
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I think it looks great. As for a design wall, I use a cheap table cloth from walmart, the kind that is plastic and the front and felty stuff on the back. And I hang it using those Removeable Command Hanging Strips.
ReplyDeleteI think your mix of fabric is fabulous. The pink with the brown and the black are beautiful together. The whole looks sophisticated to my eyes.
ReplyDeleteI also think it looks great. Do you have space to lay it on the floor? I think how you quilt it will also make a difference. An all over quilting pattern will help it all blend together without looking too busy.
ReplyDeleteThese fabrics are lovely. I like this combo and you certainly need a designer's wall :-) It helps a lot.
ReplyDeleteWOW - gorgeous fabrics, patterns and colour! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI think once it gets all finished, you will love it. The colors are great!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing at Needle and Thread Thursday!
:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation