Since Sooty got a new quilt, I decided I needed one in the man cave as well. Neither 'the husband' or I like a/c, so in the summer we often head to our lower level for evening TV watching. However with the overhead fan going and French doors open....I realize my comfort zone is 10 degrees higher than his. So I really do need a snuggle quilt.
So, those fabrics got refolded and put away.....a new batch of browns were pulled from my stash with a new piecing plan. Not all 2:00 AM visions work in the daytime.....happily I only made these 2 blocks before I knew that the fabric choices were a bad idea.
Stay tuned won't you?
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It's that 2 AM time frame that throws it all off! On the other hand, some of the middle of the day brainstorms can fail, too! If the dark fails, go for the light.
Oh, that is too bad, the prints look really interesting. How about sashing in a light cream?
Those are wonderful prints, though. I've got lots of "visions" in my head, but many of them just stay there. At least yours is turning into something!
Carole's suggestion to go with a lighter sashing color actually was considered.....but since I'm determined to only work with fabrics in my stash, I had to switch gears.....not enough light cream or similar is on hand. Found some prints but they contrasted too much. Happily I scratched this direction entirely and now have a new plan. With 4 test blocks finished.....I'm ready to move forward......will be posting soon.
Nancy, I'm glad my poor vision only went as far as 2 blocks before I came to my senses! This idea is in the past....working on another one now and with 4 test blocks made, I'm happy and will move forward.
Serendipity. I was going thru my brown batiks for my sister for a quilt she is designing. I had forgotten how pretty those batiks are. I like the way your piece is coming and don’t think it looks too dark. No more dogs in my life right now, but I sure remember how they always loved the couches.
You are a hoo! I'm sure you'll find a 'good home' in another project for the other two blocks! Gotta keep busy, don't we! HA
Actually Robbie.....I wasted no time.....I cut them up and will sneal a piece or two in my new project......alas....no waste (except for a bit of time)
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