A week ago, I started sewing blocks for a quilt for my brand new great-niece Evelyn. I planned make improv stripes in pink, purple and low volume prints. I started making blocks about 13 inches square, thinking that would make a quick quilt.
Here are a couple of possible arrangements I posted on Instagram.
But looking at the blocks on my design wall, they just didn’t seem bright and colorful enough. I decided to add some yellow and orange to the mix, and some darker neutrals to add contrast. Then I decided to add some wonky crosses. This is where I am now – still just making blocks with no real plan, just sticking them on the design wall. But I’m much happier with how it’s looking.
I won’t finalize the layout until next week, because this Sunday I’m taking an Improv Letters Workshop with Felicity Ronaghan. I think some improv letters (saying something like ‘Welcome to the World, Evelyn’) will fit in well with the wonky crosses and improv stripes.
Thanks for stopping by. Today, I’m linking up with these blogs – click on the links below, where you’ll find many other creative and inspirational projects.
Em’s Scrap Bag Moving It Forward Monday
WIP Wednesday @ The Needle & Thread Network
WIPs on Wednesday at Esther’s Quilt Blog
Let’s Bee Social! @ SewFreshQuilts
Midweek Makers @ QuiltFabrication
Both are really pretty. I’m a bit partial to the first one but that’s a reflexion of a phase I’m in. Which will pass because I can’t resist brights.
Looks like a fun quilt!