I finished selecting and creating my fabrics last week after working out the details in my sketchbook (see my post on my new creative process). The lightest fabric I dyed, bleached, did rubbings with paint sticks, stamped, then layered on this really cool sheer fabric with mylar sparkles. The green fabric is layered too, some silk I dyed last year at Gale's studio over a hand dyed cotton jacquard weave. Over the weekend I constructed the blocks. Even though I planned only to use 4 blocks in my quilt I made 5 blocks because I wanted to use 5 different fabrics. At the last minute, I replaced two of the corner fabrics with a white on white fabric that I dyed deep blue. I didn't have enough of it to be one of the 5 fabrics, but I loved the fabric, so I threw in a little bit. Stepping back from the blocks now, I'm not sure I like it in this quilt. I might replace it with one of the 5 original fabrics.
As I was arranging and rearranging the blocks on my rolling design wall I threw the extra block on top of the others just to see what it looked like. I like it! I really like it. It makes the piece more interesting, and still in keeping with the theme of reflections. Or should I keep it simple...
What do you think? I would really appreciate your comments about this because I'm waffling on which arrangement to use.
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For what it's worth....I do think it gets more interesting with the the 5th block. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteLove it with the 5th block! It gives it more umph, more pizazz. Awesome colors too!
ReplyDeleteThe extra block takes this to a whole new level. Make it work. K
ReplyDeleteSoooo much better with the extra block! It really adds personality and excitement. Go with your instincts!
ReplyDeletecheers,
Linda in Houston