FABRICS!
Isn't this why we
really do this quilting thing??
So, let's talk fabrics!
This pic shows the fabrics I chose to work with.
This pic shows the fabrics I chose to work with.
The pattern
supply list will give overall
yardage.
Example: Red- #
yards
I chose to use a 10" layer
cake of red prints.
The red value is consistent throughout
with different prints. There were 42
squares in this pack from
Wilmington Prints
and I used most of them.
For my greens, I pulled 6 that were
anywhere from a FQ to a yard.
When you are doing the QAL with us,
there is no reason you can't choose
as you go and shop your stash.
Choose a color palette and then
proceed to make each block
as its own entity repeating
a fabric amongst 2-3
blocks for cohesiveness.
Then pull fabrics from the blocks
for the border applique'
for continuity.
So, I obviously went the traditional
red, white, green, and cheddar route
to pay homage to my collection of
lovelies but there is NO rule
that says you have to follow me.
I will end this post with a series of
other color options for you to ponder
using the first block we will discuss,
Currants.
Above and below are the traditional colors.
I really like my
black/orange sample.
That sashing fabric made it!
You could always work in pastels
or brights or batiks.
PURPLE?!
How about darker barn reds, grays, & black?
Have fun choosing your palette
and use your background / border
and your sashing fabrics
as your constant.
If you are just coming to the
conversation, HERE is a post
that starts the story.
You can start sharing your fabric choices
on our FB group:
