I was really thrilled when I was asked to join an on-line block swap. The first set of fabrics included Halloween prints. Here’s the block I made today:
It’s a 12" finished block and, for me, anymore, that is huge! I’m so used to working in miniature. Cutting a fabric patch 4 1/2"? That’s more than half the size of my finished foundations.
And, then, she adds sheepishly, I actually had to match things myself. No easy Fold and Sew method taking care of that for me. Definitely humbling!
I had a few design challenges mid-process. I had started cutting out fabrics for the block but then wound up just a smidgen short on a fabric I needed for my original design. I made some adjustments and I think I actually like what I finished with better than my original idea so that turned out okay.
Now, I’m wondering about those big orange stripeys. Are they too bulky, too dominating? I could possibly applique something there – like a bat. Bats are good.
In any case, I love these fabrics. I’m a sucker for Halloween quilts and fabrics anyway.
I can’t wait to see what next month’s fabric will be. In any case, this is certainly good for me. (Though I was very, ve-e-r-r-r-y slow making this block. I’ve made entire foundations in less time! Just a wee bit out of practice at this, I’d say!)
Hhhmmm, I like the block as it is. There's a lot going on there. I don't know that I'd add anything more...There are 5 different fabrics now -- 2 different dots, stripes and candy corn. Bats might be too much.
ReplyDeleteNope, don't add anything to it!!!
ReplyDeleteA bat or anything else would throw the blk off I think. I like the orange stripey fabric, it's halloween!!
And I am a sucker for this fabric too, and everyone likes to make sure I see where it is when we go into a quilt shop!!
I found your blog because of reading Judy L's this morning.
I am a new blogger too - it's fun to read what others are up to isn't it!! Good luck on your book. Minatures are something I am thinking of trying........scary thought!!! lol!!!
Hi Terrie
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting on my blog:-) I love the Halloween block just as it is - that's a perfect fussy cut centre and the stripes do a great job directing the eye to it!
It's a beautiful block!
ReplyDeleteIt's great Terrie! I like that orange stripey fabric- there's not too much of it at all!
ReplyDeleteI love halloween fabric too. Your block turned out really cute!
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