New...need input on layout/colors
04-07-2011, 09:27 AM
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I personally would like to see some of that lovely peachy color brought out of your star square.
What I would do is sash with that peach but add the chain blocks to the corners of the sashing so that it is not interrupted. It would only need to be a narrow sash and one of the green blocks to carry thru the chain.
What I would do is sash with that peach but add the chain blocks to the corners of the sashing so that it is not interrupted. It would only need to be a narrow sash and one of the green blocks to carry thru the chain.
04-07-2011, 10:54 AM
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I think it does work. For sashing I would choose another color from your focus fabric. Keep going and it will be beautiful.
Originally Posted by cawsings
Hi! I've been lurking for a few weeks and decided I should ask for a little help. I'm currently working on my first quilt. I took a hand piecing (and a hand piecing) class about a month ago and have been working on piecing the squares. I learned the "Ohio Star" square in my class and found a layout online that I liked to go with the Ohio Star http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/2...ng-week-1.html
Instead of the different types of stars, I figured I would use the Ohio Star for all of the star blocks and an off-white/green setting square.
I have completed 6 of each type of block...and laid them out earlier. I am thinking the colors don't really work (the off-white with the darkness of the other block). I haven't done any of the sashing strips...so maybe that will help tie it all together. What do you think? Should I rethink the setting squares?
Thanks in advance!!!
Instead of the different types of stars, I figured I would use the Ohio Star for all of the star blocks and an off-white/green setting square.
I have completed 6 of each type of block...and laid them out earlier. I am thinking the colors don't really work (the off-white with the darkness of the other block). I haven't done any of the sashing strips...so maybe that will help tie it all together. What do you think? Should I rethink the setting squares?
Thanks in advance!!!
04-07-2011, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by scowlkat
I agree with Scissor Queen and cjomomma, it looks wonderful like it is without sashing. I like the chain effect that is produced and since the green color is in both blocks, it ties together great!
Looks great !!
Hello from Western Mountain Maryland !! :-D
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04-07-2011, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
I wouldn't add sashing. It'll ruin the diagonal pattern the chain blocks make. The lower left corner of the middle block on the right is turned wrong.
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