I decided to try making some of the classic blocks. Perhaps this practice will come in handy for my first year as an Island Batik Ambassador. We have challenges to make every month. So stepping out of my comfort zone is going to really be good for me.
Here are the three blocks that have come out from under my needle so far. I should mention that I tried an unusual color choice.
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So what do you think? Orange and Purple? Is it a color combo you would have thought to put together? Do you find yourself surprised that you actually like it? (unless of course you hate it.)
Try sewing some blocks that you haven't tried before. It is a great skill builder.
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13 comments:
I'm digging the purple and orange together. I've made a few samplers that required me sewing blocks I would normally avoid. Skill builders, indeed!
Orange and purple are really cool together. And no I hadn't really thought about putting those two together. Enjoy the background fabric with the occasional orange. You'll do just fine with Island Batik and looking forward to seeing what you make for them.
I have always loved orange and purple together, but it does depend on the exact shades. The blocks are great.
LOVE IT!! Purple and yellow go together - so why not purple and orange? - ;))
I love it so far. If your goal is to have a quilt by the end of the year, I think you are off to a great start with these fabrics. I think you will make a great Island Batik Ambassador.
I like it Gene. In my book anything and everything goes. So keep going on your fabulous journey!
What??? You don't recognize the Clemson colors! National champs and still unnoticed. Purple and Orange are all you see around here lately. Your blocks look good, and the points are fine. Perfection is not a dream of mine :)
I love purples, all shades, but not so much oranges. However, together they are interesting! It will be striking, but I’d probably never use that much orange in a pwhole quilt. The third block is my favorite, and my eye goes right to the smallest dots in the white fabric. I like those!
It's orange and purple for the win!
I LOVE the way you have combined orange and purple together. I am a sucker for bold, contrasting, and kapow colour.
These colors were 2018 Kona Cotton Color of the Year (Tiger Lily) and Pantone Color of the Year (Ultra Violet) and I love them together. But I like bold, unexpected and quirky combinations.
Your blocks look great. Will you have a hard time doing the 'Vintage' challenge for one of our Ambassador months?
I've seen orange and purple together many times. They compliment each other. Have fun making some traditional blocks.
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