I got kicked out for editing on my post...here's more tips! :D
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When I connected each row, I think I just made them go all the same direction...since there's so many squares, there's really no "less bulky" side, kwim?
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WHILE I WAS SEWING I kept the diagram handy. Especially when you're first sewing the middle to the sides...sometimes it's hard to remember which one was which!
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I'm going to try and put down all the different fabrics I used, in case you have some in your stash! If you want to do a different color scheme, here's some tips:
RED .....or "pop" color.
TAN and BROWN...or DARK color
BLUE....a showstopper, large print MEDIUM
PURPLE....similar color to "blue" one MEDIUM
TEAL....lighter background with a pattern or floral (mine picked up teal)
YELLOW...or LIGHT. Reads as a solid.
FUSSYCUT...something that picks up on the floral.
GREENS...reads as a neutral (mine were batiks w/a subtle pattern)
ORANGE A...read almost-solid
Orange B...larger print floral (mine picked up red)
I auditioned about 30 fabrics and let them hang around awhile until one bugged me too much. Then I pulled it out. On and on, until I had a pleasing palette. You don't have to do that though...I was trying to build around fabrics that HAD TO be in there per someone's request.