You may notice a couple of different blocks in my quilt. I just couldn't make myself like the grapes and pineapples so I changed them.They just didn't seem to fit in with all the red and green. I think I would have liked my grapes in reds but I didn't want to do them again.
And I think those pineapples are just weird.
They all look great! I so agree about the pineapples. I am making all of mine red, green and white with no other colors. I am also way behind you!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to see your blocks in position - everything looks so comfortable with each other.
ReplyDeleteWondering if your vase in the top row is done in a blue fabric? Would that make your blue grapes block fit in? All those circles you did - and not to include it...such a lovely block.
I also agree - the pineapples have most of us wondering. I did mine in a darker cheddar with small red figures so hoping it ties in with my red and green blocks somehow.
Have a good weekend.
Just checked the original instruction sheet for cutting - can't find mention of a finished block size. Since we don't know what the borders will be yet, I am going to wait. Finished quilt is 98 1/2 X 98 1/2.
ReplyDeleteGosh, you made all those grapes and they didn't make the cut? All that work...Your blocks look great on the wall, and you gave me a giggle when you said those pineapples look weird. They do. But I think that's why I like them. Your top is looking very lovely!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to wait until I get more blocks done before cutting any out or adding in new designs. I will probably just be thankful I got the 25 done! Yours looks fabulous, you may end up with the grapes when it's all stitched and done. Beautiful so far!
ReplyDeleteIts so nice to see your quilt coming together so well. It all looks well balanced. I know the pineapples do look a little weird when you put them up against the other blocks, but there is another block on the top row (yet to be published) which will balance the pineapples as the block has only four large flowers in the centre - a little like a dahlia flower. So don't discard the pineapples just yet!
ReplyDeleteGuess I'm weird because I like the pinapple block and the grape block. I think that is the beauty of Folk Art, and I would classify this quilt into that catgory. I bet the origianl maker probably drew her own patterns.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing all the blocks together!! Its your quilt, so add and delete as you see fit. I loved the quilt with all its quirky blocks so I am leaving every one of them in.
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