Two steps forward and one step back.
I've moved the blocks around on the wall so that the ones with khaki backgrounds are more in the center and the ones with lighter backgrounds are around the edges. I think it's less choppy, but there are a lot of changes I need to make. Some involve taking apart existing blocks and replacing some fabrics, some involve making new blocks entirely. By the time I'm done, I'll probably have enough leftover unused blocks for another project!
Here's what the wall looked like a couple days ago. Since then I've taken some blocks down, leaving big white gaps, not photo worthy until I make replacement blocks for those holes. Sorry for the blurry photo.
One of the blocks has flying geese units with two directional fabrics. Several years ago I posted a tutorial (here) about how to make them so they come out with the prints going in the desired directions. I actually had to refer back to it to remember how to make them.
Once made, I could use them in a couple of block options. Dutchman's Puzzle, 9", reads dark:
Or Ohio Star, 12", which reads lighter:
As you can see, I sewed up the lighter Ohio Star version.
My plan for this week is to continue revising and/or replacing blocks, and making new ones as needed.
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I think you are going to be really happy with the final outcome given how carefully you are considering value and placement. And I love being thoughtful and planning for directional prints; thanks for the reminder of your tutorial for that with the flying geese!
ReplyDeleteI don’t know how I missed your nice tutorial on directional flying geese….very helpful! You have more patience than I have for redoing/rearranging!
ReplyDeleteIt's slowly coming together. It's going to be an interesting finish.
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