Layout options - SAS
#4
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Roswell, NM
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I like the third one best and to make it even better-in my opinion-would be to make the blocks that have some star points into star blocks. To do so you need only flip some of the parts of those blocks. You've put a lot of work into this great looking quilt.
#5
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: MN
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You have a kaleidoscope with how the design changes as you shift the block.
I like all of them.
Are there more blocks for this ?
Or is this "blocks ready for the border"?
Reason for asking - the secondary designs show up more with more blocks.
I like all of them.
Are there more blocks for this ?
Or is this "blocks ready for the border"?
Reason for asking - the secondary designs show up more with more blocks.
#8
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Join Date: Jun 2017
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For me, looking at all four options - without enlarging the photos individually - I see the most pleasing pattern to be #4 followed closely by #3. When I open them individually, I see the different patterns and like something about all of them but it's the overall view that I think you'll see when this lovely quilt is in use. So, #4 followed by #3 is my final answer!
BTW - I am always in awe of your beautiful work! Thank you for sharing
BTW - I am always in awe of your beautiful work! Thank you for sharing
#9
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Saskatchewan
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(I just reread my post below before hitting Submit, and it feels rather critical, but I want to be clear - I think your quilt is beautiful! It's just interfering with my OCD, so I thought I would post this in case you wanted to look at a different aspect of the layout. Please please don't let my little weirdsies diminish your amazing work!)
For me, they're all a bit asymmetrical, so they lack the flow I associate with a storm at sea. Your diamond blocks are all arranged consistently (I think that's what you were asking for input on), but the square-in-a-square-in-a-square blocks aren't pointing in consistent directions. This makes the areas where the dark fabric meets up inconsistently shaped, which is where I find my eye being drawn.
For me, they're all a bit asymmetrical, so they lack the flow I associate with a storm at sea. Your diamond blocks are all arranged consistently (I think that's what you were asking for input on), but the square-in-a-square-in-a-square blocks aren't pointing in consistent directions. This makes the areas where the dark fabric meets up inconsistently shaped, which is where I find my eye being drawn.
#10
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Ontario Canada
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So, the fourth one is the actual "pattern" and I realized from people's comments that the squares weren't set up properly LOL ... thank you for that, I would have sewn them wrong hahahaha
I'm working on the borders, so once I have that done, I'll put some up and put up a new pic
I'm working on the borders, so once I have that done, I'll put some up and put up a new pic