Wednesday 20 July 2011

WIP Wednesday

All the little half-square triangles have been matched up with their central squares to make 42 beautiful anvil blocks. 


I'm just debating how to put them together now. I spent a good hour laying them out on the living room floor last night and playing around with them. I originally planned to sash them and seeing them all together like this shows me that they're a little busy to be next to each other.


Due to the wonders of modern technology I've come up with a couple of layouts. The first is the above layout with 2" sashing between all the blocks. This was the original plan but I'm still not entirely happy. I think it's the lack of symmetry in the design. The second layout shows the same sashing but rotating every other block. For some reason this is a lot more pleasing to my eye so I think this is the one I'll go for. What do you think?



Other projects:
  • Neutral jelly roll bear paws - Still waiting to be basted and quilted. 
  • It's a hoot - Debating layout. Maybe I'll have to come up with something completely different
  • Hex-a-long - Fabric ordered, can't wait to start
  • Frosted window panes - Found the pattern, more to come!

8 comments:

  1. I actually prefer the first layout but it`s what is pleasing to your eye that is important!I`m sure it`s going to look great whatever you decide.

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  2. they look great all laid out like that!

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  3. I think you should go for the one that's more pleasing to your own eye! (I like them both)

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  4. What about rotating but only use sashing between each group of 4?

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  5. I like the second rotated version; it looks great - curious how you will end with the project. Have fun!

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  6. I like them rotated! I think Connie's idea sounds good too!

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  7. Hi there, I'm Jan from Cornwall, UK - found you from Lily's. Great work, I'm loving the fish.

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