Here is my first progress photo for our blended quilt challenge project. Can you tell that every other block is a Sawtooth Star? No? Well, that is the concept behind a blended quilt! You want to make some blocks that blend into each other and "moosh" the pattern. I forgot how much fun and also what a challenge it is to pair up florals for these kind of quilts. I made 2 blocks that were ugly as sin and not pictured here, and I know more of those will happen before this is finished, sometimes that's just the name of the game!
Here are my first 10 star blocks. The pattern I've chosen has only 17 stars, mixed with other pieced 4-patches, half-square triangles, large and small squares and rectangles. I have paired up enough fabrics from my floral stash to make about 20 more stars, so I'll either be making my quilt much larger than planned, modify the design a bit, or end up with 2 blended quilts!
Take a look at the blogs belonging to my friends playing along - OKPerisplace (Perry), Sister's Choice Quilts (Nicole) and Too Much Fabric So Little Time (Cindy) and see what they have been up to this week with their florals!
Lisa, that is absolutely, fabulous! I wanted your other blended quilt but now I want this one too! Can't wait to see it done.
ReplyDeleteI don't often use the word yummy to describe things (I stubbornly try to reserve it for describing food), but that's the word that popped into my head when I saw your blocks. (do the ugly as sin blocks have anything to do with the color red?)
ReplyDeleteThat is just beautiful! I love blended quilts : )
ReplyDeleteIt's coming along so great! Can't wait to see more of it. =)
ReplyDeleteFabulous start! This is going to be a beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is great. You are coming right along.
ReplyDeleteOh boy, this is going to be something else! It is gorgeous so far! And can only get better. I am intimidated already, lol. I better get busy, lol.
ReplyDeleteLove those florals together and I can't wait to see how this all comes together! It's so much fun watching all of you play with these patterns.
ReplyDeleteI know I made a comment here on Monday---I don't know what happended to it! Your blocks are stunning as always, and I love your use of those big blowsy florals. You have made a lot of progress!
ReplyDeleteOh my, Lisa! The blocks are simply gorgeous! Very nice job!
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