I got to work on my Grand Illusion Mystery quilt at the end of Christmas break. I got 12 blocks done then started put them up on the wall. TOO Much Yellow. My yellow was bright and I was not sure I liked it. I will not finish it if I do not like it. So I looked around.
On the left our 3 blocks with different bright pinks I had used. OK but I was still not sure. So the 6 in the middle have a Painted Daisy print. I liked them, I had just bought the fabric a little bit ago. Yes I wanted to change it.
I think the light is a bit different these two days.
I now have the fabric in the middle changed and all 25 blocks made. I am much happier with this for a quilt. I have some of the sashing and comers just up on the wall so I can see if I like it. I am good to keep going.
Now to get the sashing on and blocks into rows. I am not sure about the boarder but we will see later. Do the parts I know for now.
Looking good!
ReplyDeleteLooks great. I'm working on this quilt as well. While it has been enjoyable it has been quite the learning curve.
ReplyDeleteI like both versions. Assuming you had the whole quilt already cut, you could probably finish it for another use, or donation. Really just sew a border around these finished blocks.
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You know, I like both versions, too; the yellow looks like sunbursts; and in the 2nd version I see turquoise popping out. Gosh they would both be lovely--hard choice...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteIt's been interesting to see the many variations on the GI color placement! Your solution looks great.
ReplyDeleteGreat progress. So glad you found a solution that makes you smile.
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