See what I mean? I made the block on the left as part of the Moda BlockHeads 3 Sew-Along. Block #37 "Broken Dishes" by Laurie Simpson. My first effort did not have much contrast. It's ok but look at the difference in the block on the right. Greater contrast in the color tones makes the block on the right much more interesting, I think.
This block pattern is worth printing out, even if you are not doing the Moda BlockHeads 3 Sew-Along. The construction of it is totally unique. You might think it is four hourglass blocks with larger background corners attached, but you would be wrong. The construction of this block is so different. Go ahead, make one. It will blow your mind!
Much starching of fabric has been going on. Out on my side porch, rack after rack of fat quarters has been saturated with spray starch and hung out to dry. I got it all ironed yesterday, and I am ready to start a new project.
Aaahhh. Just look at those beautiful fabrics. Evelyn's Homestead by Betsy Chutchian for Moda. Plum, green, black, pink, and navy. I will use these in a new sew along sponsored by Fat Quarter Shop, called Sewcialites. If you haven't heard about it, you must click on the link and read up on it. I think it is going to be so much fun. Whether you like modern fabrics or more traditional ones, this may be a project that appeals to you. Kimberly Jolly of FQS will do videos every Friday on how to make the blocks, setting suggestions, and more.
I need another sew-along, or any new project whatsoever like I need a hole in the head, but what the heck. Life is short; you might as well be sewing. And that's what I'll be doing this weekend.
24 responses to “It’s All About Contrast”
Really like that block and did print out to try…very interesting and well worth trying. Also do the starch method you do and learned from Kimberly at FQS and now won’t use fabrics unless starched…love your colors!
Really like that block and did print out to try…very interesting and well worth trying. Also do the starch method you do and learned from Kimberly at FQS and now won’t use fabrics unless starched…love your colors!
Really like that block and did print out to try…very interesting and well worth trying. Also do the starch method you do and learned from Kimberly at FQS and now won’t use fabrics unless starched…love your colors!
Iām doing the sew along too! What is your preferred starch brand? I have a hard time finding my favorite faultless.
Iām doing the sew along too! What is your preferred starch brand? I have a hard time finding my favorite faultless.
Iām doing the sew along too! What is your preferred starch brand? I have a hard time finding my favorite faultless.
I like the new block; you were right to change it. Love Betsy’s new line and hadn’t thought about using repros for the Socialites. I may just watch this sew along. I haven’t jumped onto the starch routine- but I have starched when making little pieces. Do you then wash the finished quilt?
I like the new block; you were right to change it. Love Betsy’s new line and hadn’t thought about using repros for the Socialites. I may just watch this sew along. I haven’t jumped onto the starch routine- but I have starched when making little pieces. Do you then wash the finished quilt?
I like the new block; you were right to change it. Love Betsy’s new line and hadn’t thought about using repros for the Socialites. I may just watch this sew along. I haven’t jumped onto the starch routine- but I have starched when making little pieces. Do you then wash the finished quilt?
Love Betsy Cutchian fabrics. Also I’m now addicted to starching. I get StaFlo liquid starch in the big bottles and dilute it in a bucket. I then dunk my fabric in it and dry. It’s easier on my hands than holding the spray can even with the spray handle on it. Faster too!
Love Betsy Cutchian fabrics. Also I’m now addicted to starching. I get StaFlo liquid starch in the big bottles and dilute it in a bucket. I then dunk my fabric in it and dry. It’s easier on my hands than holding the spray can even with the spray handle on it. Faster too!
Love Betsy Cutchian fabrics. Also I’m now addicted to starching. I get StaFlo liquid starch in the big bottles and dilute it in a bucket. I then dunk my fabric in it and dry. It’s easier on my hands than holding the spray can even with the spray handle on it. Faster too!
Contrast does make a difference! I took a look at the Broken Dishes block construction & will print it to try out! I don’t enjoy drawing lines to sew on either side for HST’s. So I used a Doug Letko ruler for a quilt full of pinwheels that I just finished. Have a great sewing weekend! Stay well!
Contrast does make a difference! I took a look at the Broken Dishes block construction & will print it to try out! I don’t enjoy drawing lines to sew on either side for HST’s. So I used a Doug Letko ruler for a quilt full of pinwheels that I just finished. Have a great sewing weekend! Stay well!
Contrast does make a difference! I took a look at the Broken Dishes block construction & will print it to try out! I don’t enjoy drawing lines to sew on either side for HST’s. So I used a Doug Letko ruler for a quilt full of pinwheels that I just finished. Have a great sewing weekend! Stay well!
Love your fabric choices. I will look at the construction for sure. Have a nice weekend.
Mary
Love your fabric choices. I will look at the construction for sure. Have a nice weekend.
Mary
Love your fabric choices. I will look at the construction for sure. Have a nice weekend.
Mary
Love how you showed the different contrasts in the blocks! Funny because the darker one is still cute with its subtle pinwheel. I had a teacher who would always like to have the quilt blocks like that just kind of melted into the fabric where you can barely see them. Guess that’s why they call quilters crazy, cut up whole pieces of fabric, then sew them up so they look like whole pieces of fabric again š®š
Love how you showed the different contrasts in the blocks! Funny because the darker one is still cute with its subtle pinwheel. I had a teacher who would always like to have the quilt blocks like that just kind of melted into the fabric where you can barely see them. Guess that’s why they call quilters crazy, cut up whole pieces of fabric, then sew them up so they look like whole pieces of fabric again š®š
Love how you showed the different contrasts in the blocks! Funny because the darker one is still cute with its subtle pinwheel. I had a teacher who would always like to have the quilt blocks like that just kind of melted into the fabric where you can barely see them. Guess that’s why they call quilters crazy, cut up whole pieces of fabric, then sew them up so they look like whole pieces of fabric again š®š
yes, my sentiments exactly! btw, I love your metal quilt block hanging by your backdoor.
have a lovely safe weekend. you might as well sew because it is going to be bloody hot again. I.hate.the.heat.
yes, my sentiments exactly! btw, I love your metal quilt block hanging by your backdoor.
have a lovely safe weekend. you might as well sew because it is going to be bloody hot again. I.hate.the.heat.
yes, my sentiments exactly! btw, I love your metal quilt block hanging by your backdoor.
have a lovely safe weekend. you might as well sew because it is going to be bloody hot again. I.hate.the.heat.