This is my start on the next AHIQ challenge for an improv, two block quilt. I've always wanted to make some of these simple slashed blocks, so I decided this was the right time!
I also have 3 or 4 metres of solid Kona cotton in steel grey that I want to use up, so that was my other starting point for this quilt. I rarely regret buying fabric, but that steel grey was not a good purchase. The centre top and centre bottom blocks are the solid Kona steel.
My plan is for an extremely modern and minimal quilt, with a lot of grey. I didn't think the solid steel would be enough for the whole top, so I added some grey textured prints. Do you see how only two of the nine blocks ended up in the solid? Yes, I am not doing a very good job of getting rid of it. But, I am very excited about the tone on tone possibilities of the different greys!
I think that'll be next.
I'm not a lover of grey fabric (or grey in general, really) but I love what grey does for other colors. Though your greens are narrow they stand out beautifully against the greys. I'm looking forward to your alternate block choice, Monica.
ReplyDeletelooking good our MQG have made lots of these to be made into quilts for the family of Jo Cox the MP that was murdered here last year
ReplyDeleteI like grey. I find it restful (I've had grey rooms several times and always loved them) and, as Nancy notes, it's a great foil for other colours, like these lovely greens.
ReplyDeleteYou've got me nervous with your observation about my attraction to grey colour schemes! I'm interested to see how these work when not on the green cutting mat!
ReplyDeleteI think the camera exaggerates the contrast between the greys. Usually the green mat is a good neutral base. I'm going to have to give some thought to how I photograph this one!
DeleteI like the gray, but really prefer the textured pieces. Well, you used up two squares of the solid! :0)
ReplyDeleteYou can always use that grey on the back.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you have a plan for a two-block quilt. This will be fun.
The grey is certainly making the coloured solids pop!, I like this effect. I'm interested to see which other block you'll be using in this challenge. You're ahead of me, I need to get down to some serious planning!
ReplyDeleteThese blocks look great! I look forward to seeing your next step. Good for you to try something really new after thinking about it for so long!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Terry! Yes, there are so many different things to try in quilting, aren't there? I hope to post the next block soon. :D
DeleteWay cool!
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