I started an improv quilt simply called 'cross' and the inspiration came from the brilliant "Unconventional and Unexpected" book by @roderick752.
After a little research, I decided to approach this by using a log cabin block that gets sliced up, it works better for my smaller scraps. I faffed around working out the maths and made up a trial block. Super pleased with how things were looking, so I ploughed ahead with making a few more blocks.
I am going scrappy with these blocks, using just what I have on hand – a combination of random bits of stash, including some vintage fabrics. I've narrowed down my colour story though with the fabrics that I pulled out, working with a range of pinks-plum, teal, blues, sage, orange, and yellow-golds.
And right now, I'm really enjoying mixing it up with both prints and solids.Not all my seams are perfectly matched but considering the nature of the original design I'm happy going a bit rogue.
and on the design wall, in no particular order yet...
Until next time, Linda @ kokaquilts
7 comments:
I commented on your blog, too, so I’ll just add: Love mixing prints and solids. You’ve done well, Linda. And more fun ahead as your decide the final arrangement and quilting.
I'm just reading blogs so will comment more there, but I think going a little rogue can make a pretty exciting quilt!
I prefer your version to the original; dynamic.
Beautiful scrappiness Linda! I love the dynamics, so inspiring.
That's a cool looking quilt!
Excellent way to make this block! I love your colors.
Thanks everyone for stopping by & taking the time to comment.
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