It took me some time to come up with a block design but I found something similar to this in one of my block books, listed under the name, "sunburst".
I am trying to use a touch of the pickle fabric in each of my blocks so that will stand for the burgundy.
My purple stash is probably the smallest of all my color bins but I pulled out a few that might be called "mauve".
The "cream" is just un-bleached muslin and is a bit warmer than it looks in the photo.
This makes twelve twelve-inch blocks. With two-inch sashing, I could have a nice quilt to read under. But, then again, I plan to keep going. I have a pattern sketched out for the next book but it takes time to make it into a pattern for a twelve-inch block. Then, of course there is this month's read. I am tossing a few ideas around for that one too.
Many of my blogging friends take part in "swaps" and seem to enjoy them. For me, I think the pressure of making something for someone else to use might put an edge on the fun of creating. At least in this way, I can enjoy the read, enjoy the group and discussions, and only worry ablut satisfying myself in my own time frame. It is a challenge but not overly challenging.
If you like to read and like this kind of a challenge, you should check it out at starwoodquilter. It is never to late to begin.
each to her own xx love the placement of the fabrics in your block x well done x
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the swaps - I've done some and actually ended up throwing away over half the blocks because they weren't square, weren't the right size, weren't fixable, were of bad, cheap fabric and a host of other problems. I find it easier to just make my own blocks and then I have what I need. Your blocks are wonderful - I love how you make them to match the book club.
ReplyDeleteI prefer challenges to swaps but I do like to send gifts to people, that way I make things and share them and no pressure.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
What a gorgeous block!!
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