Measure twice...

I started off with big blocks.

 

I was attempting to cut one big block from each strip, and then random sizes.  See above for proof of how random I'm not.  Am fearing the same thing will happen with colour placing.

So got to a nice stepped collection of strips.

And then started to sew them together without any plan which rapidly turned into red-colourful-neutral-red-colourful-neutral.  

They got stuck to the 'design wall'.

 

And edited.

Do the large blocks work?  I think I'm happy with them, just not in the very pale neutrals. Think they could be broken up more.  Next step is to place all the strips on the bed to see just so much coverage there is, and try to work out how to subtract the seam allowances whilst eyeballing it.  Already I am rapidly concluding that I won't have anywhere near enough fabric for the size of quilt that I was contemplating.  I have picked out another eight Katie Jump Rope FQs to add in.  To be sliced up and interspersed, naturally.  Randomly.  Oh god.

[I am under a deadline of sorts for this quilt :: I signed up for a 'Finishing your quilt' course which covers basting, backing and binding.  Now I just have to have a quilt top ready to bring along on 11th October...]

Comments

[Thimbleanna]

Awww, you can do it! It's going to be a really cute quilt!

[philippa]

Oo Oo! Where did you find the 'Finish your quilt' course? I'm longing to have a bash at quilting, but the whole 'finishing it' thing is a tinsy bit daunting, so a helping hand would be fantastic.

[Lucy]

Oooh that looks like a lovely quilt. I'm sure you will have it finished by about half an hour before it is needed!

On a completely different tack, was it you that had the pattern for a cable hot water bottle cover? I might make some for Christmas and i can't seem to find it.....

[Helen]

this is gorgeous! love it love it.

[Angela]

very nice! i love the colors and i think the block sizing works nicely with the patterns of the fabric. show us when you finish!