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One block wonder - two fabrics
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I always want to make smaller quilts, and end up making huge ones LOL
So here is the layout that I have chosen for my one block wonder ... except I used two fabrics! Same pattern, just different background I do have extra hexies to finish it off ... And I will probably go "over" the background with a couple of them. Thoughts? I am wondering if I should put them in some kind of order, or just let it be "random" as long as I don't have two similar blocks beside each other ... ideas? Thanks so much [ATTACH=CONFIG]584809[/ATTACH] |
very nicely done. i love thelayout
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Great layout! I suspected the secondary pattern with the 2 backgrounds would be dynamite!
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I like the way it looks now.
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MarionsQuilts! .... Awesome!
Addictive, aren't they? I love what you have going on here. Just play with the hexies and gradually move the ones that seem "off" to you, until you find what pleases your eye. For example, right now, for your centre of the spirals, I would replace that black one in the centre with an aqua, so that the two sides spiral out in the same way. Does that make sense? But that is my eye ... and yours may want to punch mine out!!! :) For the sides/top/bottom, consider what your plan is ... are you lopping off the extra 1/2's of the hexies to straighten the edges? If so, you may want to fill in the edges with 1/2s, so that you have a complete hexie plus the 1/2 outer row, and maybe this is already what is in your plans? Here's a tip from when I took the class for this ... it looks to me that you have the 1/2s places side-by-siide, but are loose. They had us pin them together, so we could easily pick up a pair, and not worry about losing the other 1/2 as we moved it around to create the final setting. Love it!! ............ anxious to see the finale! |
QuiltE ... thanks ... I have answered in your quote!!!! Any more thoughts are more than welcome! It's my first real one (not counting the first one I did that was way too busy!)
Originally Posted by QuiltE
(Post 7956208)
MarionsQuilts! .... Awesome!
Addictive, aren't they? - very addictive, I'm just not a patient person, so layouts like this are not my forte! I love what you have going on here. Just play with the hexies and gradually move the ones that seem "off" to you, until you find what pleases your eye. For example, right now, for your centre of the spirals, I would replace that black one in the centre with an aqua, so that the two sides spiral out in the same way. Does that make sense? But that is my eye ... and yours may want to punch mine out!!! :) Makes perfect sense, and I will definitely give it a shot! No, would never want to punch your eye! LOL I welcome all comments! For the sides/top/bottom, consider what your plan is ... are you lopping off the extra 1/2's of the hexies to straighten the edges? If so, you may want to fill in the edges with 1/2s, so that you have a complete hexie plus the 1/2 outer row, and maybe this is already what is in your plans? I have extras to fill it in ... I might also do a border, and have some come over the border Here's a tip from when I took the class for this ... it looks to me that you have the 1/2s places side-by-siide, but are loose. They had us pin them together, so we could easily pick up a pair, and not worry about losing the other 1/2 as we moved it around to create the final setting. The full hexies are pinned together ... which definitely makes it much easier - I used safety pins LOL Once I am happy with the layout (and get my designer board - waiting for Christmas since it is the only thing on my list!) then I will place them all on the designer board so I can sew them together by rows. Right now I am just seeking tons on input / ideas from everyone, since I am so lost as to layout of each hexie! It took me 3 days of surfing the net and pinterest just to find a layout that I liked, now I have to work out the layout of the hexies! I appreciate all the input! Love it!! ............ anxious to see the finale! |
Originally Posted by Tartan
(Post 7956199)
Great layout! I suspected the secondary pattern with the 2 backgrounds would be dynamite!
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I really like this look.
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Leave it just the way it is. It seems to swirl. Good job.
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Wow, that is amazing... brilliant!
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Originally Posted by MarionsQuilts
(Post 7956221)
QuiltE ... thanks ... I have answered in your quote!!!! Any more thoughts are more than welcome! It's my first real one (not counting the first one I did that was way too busy!)
As for the patience and layouts ... me too! Is that our Canuckian blood? As you have noted OBWs can become jumbles, but this one is heading to "wonder", not jumble! Great news that a design-wall is coming your way for Christmas. Soon you will be wondering how you lasted so long with a design-floor. All you will be saying is, it needs to be larger ....... or I need more than one design-wall! :) You have a great eye and sense for design, so motor on ... you really do not need us! On another more local note for you ... missed my annual Running Stitch fix last weekend. I do like that store and only wish I was closer and could regularly stop by. Do hope it continues to flourish. |
very nice blocks
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I really like this! One of the first quilts I made was a OBW, and I'd say it more turned out to be a jumble than anything else. I loved the fabric, but I think it did not have a bold enough print to give a good diversity in the blocks. I love when you can get a good spiral look to them.
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I really like this quilt. Beautiful with two colors, gives lots of interest. I look forward to seeing the finish.
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Wow, love that layout.
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I really like that layout. It sort of looks like the universe. Job well done.
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No matter how you arrange the blocks, it is gorgeoys!
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Very nice!
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oh my goodness. i didn't think it could get any better, but it did. you did a wonderful job!
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It looks good!
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I think it looks terrific just the way it is...what a great two fabric design.
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Wow! Two colours - wonderful result. Look forward to seeing the completed project.
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luv it !!!!!
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I love the look of it as is. It's great. Can't wait to see it all finished.
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I really like the way you have arranged your elements. They are just super beautiful. I like what you are doing with the two fabrics. Have you considered mixing the backgrounds in some of the hexies? That might make an interesting transition in places.
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That is beautiful!! Also very different, love it!
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Very interesting layout. Love it. One change I would suggest -- where the spiral comes looping around, you could maybe try and substitute a light block for the one that looke like a ship's wheel with a bit of pink around the spokes. It might make the spiral pop. But do love this.
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I really like your layout - you have done a fabulous job. I agree with QuiltE; the only change I would make is that center dark hexie.
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Very nicely done. The pink in both fabrics brings it together in my opinion for whatever its worth.
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I love the lay out you have started....very striking!
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This looks like a dynamite quilt. Am sure you'll find the way to finish it, and PLEASE! show it again in the final form. (I've never used any of these techniques so don't have a single idea to add to your project)
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I really like your layout. I'm curious - did you cut the different colors in different places or did you cut them at the same repeat point?
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do. |
Originally Posted by OurWorkbench
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I really like your layout. I'm curious - did you cut the different colors in different places or did you cut them at the same repeat point?
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do. Thanks for the encouraging words all! |
Is this the same fabric in two color ways, of is it two totally different fabrics? I LIKE it!!
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Originally Posted by dove1615
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Is this the same fabric in two color ways, of is it two totally different fabrics? I LIKE it!!
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Absolutely LOVE your spiral layout. Stroke of genius to use two fabrics so you could get that affect.
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Yours is beautiful. Ordinarily I like the S&W way to do this technique, but really like your design.
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Originally Posted by Quilter 65
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Yours is beautiful. Ordinarily I like the S&W way to do this technique, but really like your design.
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Originally Posted by MarionsQuilts
(Post 7959176)
What is the S&W way?
OBW ... as you know, One Block Wonder using 6 layers for hexies. 4PP ... Four Patch Posey uses only 4 layers, cut in squares, and formed back into squares. All the same basic techniques, for kaleidoscope-like blocks. Now ... have I given you some more rabbits to chase? Yup!! I bet I did ............. :):) |
I have no experience with these quilts but I do love the way yours looks just as it is.
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