Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Snowed In - Building Blocks Tuesday


HFWYG QAL Block 4

HFWYG QAL Block 8.1 thru 8.4

Welcome to another Building Blocks Tuesday!  Here are a few more blocks from the How Far Will You Go? QAL.

Unfortunately, my "snow" dilemma continues.  I guess, "snow" just isn't what I got to begin with, despite how close it looks on the color card.  My most recent order of "snow" doesn't match either, and I also had a chance to stop by an actual quilt shop this weekend.  Their "snow" was also much whiter than mine.

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See how much "creamer" my older fabric is?  OK, this is photo was taken in regular indoor light, so maybe it isn't too dramatic.

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But in brighter sunlight, you can really see more of a difference!

I have 10 more blocks to go, 3 of which are the really big ones.  This quilt is not intended to have a sashing, so these two different fabrics would be side by side, and I am positive you will notice.  Luckily, the QAL does not require that all the blocks be finished or put into the top.  I think the best thing for me to do is figure out a configuration with the blocks I have.  Instead of a twin size quilt, I will have to shoot for a throw!

I really want to try out the remaining blocks.  I think I may make them with the whiter background and maybe work them into the quilt back, or make pillows.  I will have to see what the quilting suggestions are for the quilt top.  For now though, I am admitting that the "Snow" defeated me.

So what have you been working on?  I want to see those lovely blocks of yours!


Link up your fabulous blocks.  You put a lot of hard work into them - show them off!  And, don't forget, you have all week to add them if you like.


Quilter in the Closet

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1) Please link up only to the page in your blog showing your wonderful blocks, not just the blog homepage.  Flickr pictures are also OK.
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Thanks for reading today!

Jen



3 comments:

  1. Looks like you're doing a good job catching up on your blocks! Love both of this week's blocks:) Are you sure you didn't start out with Moda Bella Snow (as opposed to Kona Snow)? Moda's Snow is much yellower than Kona's...

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  2. Doesn't it make you want to spit?

    I'm tracking down some fabric too and here in France, it's a nightmare.

    Fiona x

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  3. Argh! How frustrating Jen! Your blocks are fab - and that's a great idea making throw size and using the others on the back - it would be such a great reversible quilt!

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