Eight and Nine

The big-print "shoulders" fabric was part of the Boardwalk starter kit of fabrics that I bought when I ordered the pattern and templates. I was a little wary of its hugeness, not to mention its busy-ness, but I went ahead and chose read-solid fabrics for the other elements and ended up being pretty well pleased with how it turned out. The center square, which isn't very clear (needs another good pressing) is tiny pink triangles on white. So, with Eight done, I moved on to Nine.


I had a few doubts when I began Nine (oh, dear, this is turning into a pattern!). I'd never have chosen the leopard, but it was also part of that starter pack. The foxes were from my stash and I guess I thought foxes and leopards would mix? I like how it turned out, though; I only wish I'd alternated the leopards and the blues the other way so that we wouldn't have blue next to blue. Live and learn.

Now 9/25 complete! And the remaining blocks are all cut and marked!


 

Comments

Anonymous said…
These are fun! I'm looking forward to seeing them all partying together!

Ceci
Barbara Anne said…
Love these jazzy new blocks and it will be a treat to see these blocks all together in due time!
Don't fret over those blues touching blues! I think that wee variation in block 8 will be perfect among the neighboring blocks.

Hugs!
Anonymous said…
I must say that number 8 is striking and I love it. Can't wait to see your quilt finished. Thanks for sharing.
Nann said…
The eclectic mix of prints in each block is just terrific. (Quilt name "electicity" but no one would read it that way and autocorrect would forever seek to change it.)
Judi said…
This must have been one heck of a starter pack of fabric, and I really applaud you for stepping outside of your comfort zone. I like the concept of taking a risk with making a block - if you hate it, you can always put it on the back, and so far you seem very happy indeed with your blocks.
Looking forward to seeing the finished quilt!