A change of direction. My Spool Blocks were looking great and I was pleased with the ease with which they were coming together, but whilst procrastinating (over having to make another 50 Spool Blocks) I started to play around with a block which I could alternate the Spool Blocks with in the quilt layout.
And so that is how these nine-patch blocks came about. Now if only I had planned this from the start for then I would have made 6" finished Spool Blocks rather than 5" finished Spool Blocks, and I then therefore would not have needed to make 5" finished nine-patch blocks. The math was messy to say the least. But if nothing else, I am determined and pushed on regardless.
I am glad I did for it was worth it. I like how the addition of the nine-patch block has created a whole new look, how different shapes form depending on the light/dark color play. The quilt top is a riot of color, but I don't mind it, and rather reminded me of my Scrappy Trip Along Quilt as I was piecing it.
Now ready for basting, quilting and binding.
Rita
RELEVANT LINKS:
Spool Blocks ~ A Quilt in Progress
Spool and Nine Patch Quilt - TUTORIAL and templates
Super cute and a great to use small scraps. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWow! Just amazing and so beautiful! You have a way of putting colors together.
ReplyDeleteI would have taken the easy route and done a 5" solid square, so I admire your commitment to the direction the quilt took you! I love the optical illusion the shapes play on the eye!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! And your photography shows it all off so well. Can't wait to see the finish!
ReplyDeleteI love when a quilt has a voice of its own.
ReplyDeleteLike Beth, I really like the optical illusion of the shapes. It's the type of quilt that gets and maintains attention.
ReplyDeleteWow, love how the two blocks combine together!
ReplyDeleteOMG I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!
ReplyDeletewow! that is a great juxtaposition!
ReplyDeleteLOVE THIS QUILT!!! WOW!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is fabulous. The nine-patch blocks and the spool blocks look great together, and all your bright-coloured fabrics are awesome.
ReplyDeleteThe secondary patterns this forms are delightful. A good lesson in leaving yourself open to changes in plan...
ReplyDeleteNeat idea to combine those blocks--it's really fun how the color values change them.
ReplyDeleteRita, you are a genius!
ReplyDeleteThis pattern looks supercute!
Love it!
this is so colourful and the nine patch blocks work so well with your spools
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are amazing, I love the bright colours!
ReplyDeleteI always love what you make! But this a new entry in my top 3!
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderfully scrappy quilt! Love all the brights in your 9-patches.
ReplyDeleteIt has TONS of energy stimulation & I LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteinspiring!!!
ReplyDeletelove the combination of colors and patterns , i will have to try as i have a ton of polka dot fabric leftover from a sampler quilt!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun design and colors. This is going to be beautiful when completed.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Just wish my DH would let me decorate the house like this!
ReplyDeleteYES!! Really sets the spools off - absolutely PERFECT! (Again)
ReplyDeleteEllie
I've been following your blog for some time now and must say you have an outstanding eye for color. I don't think I've seen anyone else with such a keen eye for color combination as you have. I really wish you would post a blog discussing color selection, combination, balance, etc. for those of us that could use some help. Do you have a design wall that you arrange on or do you just wing-it? Love your quilts. This one is fantastic but I'm especially fond of your low-volume quilts.
ReplyDeleteEXCELLENT!!!
ReplyDeleteI.LIKE.
I love it...excellent combo.
ReplyDeleteOh I love this one Rita and the colors are terrific! Well done!
ReplyDeleteIt's really cool how the gingham pieces look going straight on the 9 patch and diagonal on some of the spools!!:)
ReplyDeleteI like math, but 5 inch 9-patch blocks just sounds annoying, Kudos for sticking with it; I'm not sure if I would have done that!
ReplyDeleteI love the nine patch alternating with the spool block, so many fun shapes between the blocks. A 5" nine patch sounds pretty darn tricky though!! ;)
ReplyDeleteAmazing quilt. I really like this one.
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