I had some partial 2-1/2" strips of purple prints left over from designing Diabolical Jane. Rather than put them in the scrap drawers, I decided to use them in a new project. I so rarely work with purple that I knew if I put them away, I'd never use them. Looking through my scrap drawers and stash, I decided on amber golds and soft oranges to complement the purples, and ivory low volume prints for the background.
I decided on a Plus and Chain layout, 6" plus blocks and nine patch blocks framed by sashing for a chain effect. Easy sewing for a quick charity quilt. Since my design wall is still occupied , the tabletop will have to suffice for a quick layout check:
It's hard to see with bad lighting, so few blocks, and too much contrast between the tabletop and the blocks. The sashing will be the same cream and ivory prints used in the blocks. Squint, and the chain effect becomes clearer.
If I get the blocks assembled before I go on retreat in April, I can pack this up and take it as my extra project in case I finish everything else. My priority will be assembling Diabolical Jane, but I have four days, a lot of sewing time, and I would hate to run out of projects to work on.
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