"Get Wonky" was the call sent out by Julie from Jaybird Quilts, for the Bee Imaginative Block Swap.
Julie wanted blocks "square in a square" style with wonky and free style piecing. Now this just does not come easy to me, and find that the best way to tackle such a task is to just "go for it" - start piecing without over thinking it. The hardest part then is to allocate and ration the fabrics provided.
I do enjoy the challenge of working outside of my comfort zone both in piecing style and color/fabrics choice. It gives you an appreciation for the technique and style, and in a way is quite liberating. Although I don't dislike these blocks, admittedly my eye isn't immediately drawn to them.
Thank goodness for diversity - it continues to make us push the boundaries of traditional quilting.
You've made some wonderful blocks - I must admit wonky doesn't come naturally to me either.
ReplyDeleteOh I love wonky! It suits me to a tee.
ReplyDeleteThese look great! I'm sure Julie will love these :-)
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your blocks, the colour layout and the amount of wonkiness!Kathy
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! I love them...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! And Julie's fabric choices are inspired!
ReplyDeleteGood for you for pushing your envelope!
i love them! wonky doesn't always come naturally to me either... which is why i decided to have everyone do my bee blocks like this... have no fear. you made me happy!
ReplyDeleteDid you draw inspiration from "Liberated Quilting II"? I hope you are enjoying it as much as I am.
ReplyDeleteThey look great Rtia and I just read Julie's comment! Mission accomplished I would say x
ReplyDeleteSometimes stepping out of our comfort zone does push us. I think that your vision of what she wanted was excellent.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying it out as my new mantra: "embrace the wonk, embrace the wonk"...it's a comfort zone thing!
ReplyDeleteThose turned out great, Rita! I love her fabrics, and love your blocks--gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI think your block is great, and it's even niftier that you took on a challenge of working outside your comfort zone.
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