mini rough draft of quit
 

I have been struggling, trying to decide if I liked the colors for the next quilt that I want to make. I used colored pencils on graph paper, I played with fabric on my design wall, and finally I got the idea to cut out some fabric and make a mini version of the quilt. Now that worked well enough that I am starting to cut out fabric next.

Here is a picture of my next quilt, in a mini draft, leaning up on the stacks of the fabrics I have chosen for the quilt. There will be 10 shades of blue in one ribbon and 10 shades of purple in the other ribbon, with white for the background.

I will use this method of figuring out what I want again. It probably isn't a new idea, but it sure was a new idea for me. You might give it a try if you struggle as much as I do with decisions....:)

Dina

Great idea. You've shown yourself the path you want to take and now will be happy as you create. Much better than just plunging ahead and then second guessing yourself the whole time. Now you can just enjoy the process.

Pretty colors -

Did you just cut pieces to approximate the layout?

Sort of. I made a copy of the pattern...and then I cut out pieces of fabric and taped them to the parts I was wondering about.

Dina

Oh WOW! That is going to be beautiful. Love those two colors together. Please share with us on your progress.

If it purple and turquoise (that is what my computer shows the colour as) then there is never a question in my mind but that it will be gorgeous. I have drawn out a couple of patterns and used colour pencils to colour them. If it is a complex pattern it also helps me to understand it and to remember it. I save them in a binder with other notes.

yep, my colors. i hope to make a purple quilt soon. maybe with turquoise.... maybe not. looks like it will be wonderful though!

Those fabrics are gorgeous together! Can't wait to see what you create :)

Lovely colors, great pattern. What's not to like? I am looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Love love love the colors!!! would never thought to put those together....love the block, can't wait to see it when it's finished....