This sampler had blocks that I have not seen before, some of them really funky looking. It also had some very plain blocks which needed to fit in with those funky looking ones - I had to get my creative juices going! I had this quilt hanging on my design wall for a while, wondering what I was going to do with it. It was not until I loaded it and started working on it that it all came together.
I started with one of the more unusual blocks, adding design elements (curves and zigzags) that were consistent with the shapes in the block. Adding in the "peas in a pod" circles made a statement, which I continued with for the remaining sampler blocks. Figure 8's and continuous curves were added as needed for some of the block shapes.
The design elements were added to the more more simple looking blocks to give them the same character as the more complex ones.
The setting triangles were completed with a curved crosshatch pattern for additional texture, which I have shown on the back of the quilt, since it is hard to see here with the busyness of the fabric.The sashings and parts of the border patterns can also be seen here.
Well, that's it for today. I am now working on some embroidered roses, which I hope to show you soon!
Until next time, Happy Quilting!!!
Cathy
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