Although, "neutral" seems like the wrong term for all my rosey florals!
A few of these fabrics have been in my stash since the 90s. And of course, I did buy a few more too.
My first thought was to keep these strings very light. But, the alternate sawtooth blocks are quite stark and high contrast. So, I decided to put in the darker pink and gold strings to balance the final quilt a little better.
This is 14 done, and 50 needed, so there is still a lot to do. But, it feels like good progress.
Click here to see all the other variations on neutral at RSC today!
Oh, those are such beautiful rose fabrics. I have a small collection that I'm trying to decide how to use. None of them are cut into so I know I'll not use strings but gosh, these are so appealing!
ReplyDeleteAll of those pretty light florals will be a great counter balance to the darker sawtooth blocks. (I recognize a number from my early stash as well:)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I am getting very interested to see how it will all fit together. I may go a little darker with the next set of string units. We'll see!
DeleteThose are beautiful string blocks! I love the florals in them. I'm interested to see what's going to happen with them and the other blocks you're making for this quilt!
ReplyDeleteYour lovely String block definitely read LIGHT NEUTRAL to me. Perfect for the RSC!!
ReplyDeleteI do love your idea of 'neutrals' for these string blocks. Perfectly lovely!
ReplyDeleteThe blocks are so gorgeous!! Now I want to add a rosey project to my make list!
ReplyDeleteThe darker strips really add the right touch and it is so lovely. I rhink it's the best neutral I've seen so far. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteOh My! Your wonderful string blocks are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeletethese blocks have such a delicate look to them lovely not done my block yet maybe today is the day I do it
ReplyDeleteThey look so sweet and pretty!
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I love string piecing and your rosy neutrals are looking good!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I'd like a quilt entirely made of these fabrics.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful, it's going to be one gorgeous quilt.
ReplyDeleteNice fabrics Monica, lovely soft colour. Looking forward to seeing progress on this.
ReplyDeleteNeutral is in the eye of the quilter. Love your newest blocks.
ReplyDeleteI like these a lot - and neutral is relative (dependent on what surrounds it).
ReplyDeleteBeautiful string blocks! Have fun doing them!
ReplyDeleteLove these neutrals with a hint of pink. And want to make Cotton Boll every time you mention it. Must. Sew. Faster.
ReplyDeleteI like the depth the gold and darker pink strips add to the string blocks. I look forward to seeing these with your "stark" blocks. Isn't it interesting when you use a fabric that has long been a resident in your stash? Sometimes, it is like a favorite neighbor moved! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Terry! I'm hoping now that it will all blend together well. It's going to be pretty flowery!
DeleteI was not prepared to absolutely love these. Look forward to seeing where you go from here.
ReplyDeleteWell, it doesn't hurt to be surprised once in a while! Thanks, Robby!
DeleteI love these pretty string blocks, the darker pinks are perfect. I checked back to see your other 'sawtooth' blocks, this is going to look great all together!
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