Within the structure of "Night and Day" the inside grid can be a simple checkerboard or gradation of colors. I like how the little squares can form a new perimeter around the center or can work with the middle triangles to make arrows. The outer triangles can frame the diamond or play with colors dancing around the shape. For my blocks I used Thatched in grays, using the backsides as well to get those lighter shades and subtle gradations. I wanted the effect of the checkerboard squares in the center to be very whispery and to highlight the structure of the box surrounding it more. Dandi Annie became my fabric choice for prints. I forgot how much I love working with these big puff balls of dandelion seeds! I kept the structure of the center box outline and the darker corners on two opposite sides. I'm still debating if I need to rip out and line up those medium gray squares better, but honestly, it is the week of Christmas and I think I'd rather be baking cookies over ripping out seams. So it is staying I think. Sometimes we need to say "it is good enough" and allow ourselves to love the imperfections. Hop on over to Laurie Simpson's blog for the pattern! And she is doing a layer cake giveaway on instagram! Happy sewing and happy Moda Blockheads day!
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Nancy Ronaldson
12/24/2020 04:42:25 am
Thank you for the colour studies. It gives me so many ways to see a block and its possibilities. I also love your fabric! I made a Christmas table runner with thatched and Splendid and a tea cozy with Dandi Annie. Exuberant colours and flowers! Merry Christmas
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Darlene Treger
12/28/2020 10:18:09 am
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