I've been playing with my aqua scraps this week, and I think I have a little of everything. Light to dark, green/blue to more blue/green - whatever name you would give them. These squares will become two 16 patch stars in the next few days.
But first, I made some quarter star blocks. I've been making eight of these each month.
There are 68 total now - 32 more needed to complete my goal of 100. It's time to decide how I will fill those spaces in. Add more of the rainbow colors? Or some neutral stars? I'm not sure yet. And that will just make a small quilt of about 40 inches square. So, then, add some borders?
Decisions, decisions!
Meanwhile, here are the 64 rainbow blocks laid out in the star shape they can make. I like this, too!
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20 comments:
I like the first layout, but they are both very nice. Maybe you will have to keep making blocks and do both layouts!
I also like that 1st layout, but the 2nd one is quite a beauty, too...
Nice work on these stars...hugs for a great weekend Julierose
I love the array of color in that first photo. Your quarter star are so pretty, either arrangement is a beauty! Hope you have a great weekend.
I'm always surprised and pleased with the range that constitutes each monthly color. Your ongoing stars/flowers are going to be a wonderful quilt.
Both options look really good. I found that I've used a lot of the darker shades already, but had lots of the lighter ones to play with so far.
I like both choices but the first one is more unusual and the layout makes it vibrant. Can't wait to see which you choose!
Those corner star blocks are very fun. I like the first layout, it has so many possibilities. Looking forward to seeing how you decide to proceed.
Both options are stunning... but I'm a sucker for stars! Good luck.
Both layouts yield bright and stunning designs. I’m glad that it’s you, not me, that has to eventually decide! Looking forward to seeing your 16-patch Star blocks!
I love the first layout the best. It’s the most unique to me. Whichever you decide it’ll be a good size for a baby quilt. Like Glowing Hearts. Do you have a donation organization, or are they in your Hope Chest for future family babies? 😍.
Such pretty aquas you are working with , Diann. Oh I just love both layouts of your quarter squares, but when I saw the first one, I immediately thought "Starburst" - bursting with color! Love it. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs.
I vote the first layout & with more rainbow colored blocks. But you do you!!! And you've got some lovely squares for your 16 patches.
I always love aqua! I like that first layout - different and interesting
Both layouts are nice. I think I had chosen the first one, It's an interesting and fun design. Why not continue adding to both designs?
You are just over the 66% threshold with your star blocks. Clearly you are well on your way to reaching the 100 blocks needed. I had fun imagining different ways to finish off the quilt. Your layout suggests borders. I can imagine a skinny yellow flange stitched between the starburst and solid border of the background fabric. I was also thinking you could have fun piecing the border with skinny strips on the diagonal, alternating between a rainbow color and the background.
Solution: make two quilts! Lol. Do the star has to be in the centre? you could expend the quilt on two sides only. Thinking out loud, that's all. I love the second design too. Enjoy the dithering. ;^)
Pretty, no matter what you decide.
Both layouts look great. I'm with the others...nothing wrong with making two quilts :)
Well, whatever you decide, it will be a pretty quilt with all those happy colors!
This looks lovely. I really like the stars but you do you. Thanks for sharing your options for us to ponder with you.
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