Here are the strip sets that I sewed. I chose to use three Island Batik fabrics in each set, along with one solid in an aqua color. I did not use the same three batiks in each set, but I aimed for a nice scrappy variety but using the aqua in each set added a bit of consistency.
Here are some of the strip units.
As you can see I did repeat some of the batiks, but I also mixed it up so that there was a planned randomness.
Those strips were cut into two and a half inch sections and sewed to the background strips.
Since I am making the throw sized quilt, I constructed a total of 24 of these units. According to the schedule we will begin using the various units to start constructing our quilt tops on May 6th. I am really looking forward to seeing exactly how these units will go together to become a quilt.
This has been a fun quilt along for me so far. I really think that I will love the finished quilt.
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7 comments:
The colors are so refreshing looking. Hope you are feeling better and stronger.
Ooh - I LOVE the colors on this one - but I think I told you that already - LOL. I'm looking forward to seeing the completed top - and I'm glad to see that you have been sewing a little - ;))
Love the batiks you are using. Great vibrant colors!
I have always LOVED the fun of making a mystery quilt, and I am really enjoying your process. Those batiks have me wanting to go shopping for quality batiks. I don’t know what I’d do with them at this time except look and touch, but that would be enough. I had to smile at your phrase of “planned randomness”. Isn’t that an oxymoron? Lol. Beautiful Gene, keep us updated.
Your units look great, Gene! Can't wait to see your quilt get put together! :D
Looking good, can't wait to see the finished quilt.
Love these colors! Can't wait to see the finished quilt.
Kathleen, kakingsbury at verizon dot net
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