~ John McCain ~
I miss John's insights, ethics, and patriotism.
I reached the point of diminishing returns with these Shadow Star blocks. There are more than enough for the quilt. {Actually there's enough for two quilts. Sigh.} The extras give me more room to play with the layout but color combinations are being repeated. It's time to stop.
When I started I wanted the squares to fade into the white like these.
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| Shadow Star quilt blocks |
After a while it seemed to need some slightly lighter compass points so I made I few more with the darkest color in the middle.
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| Shadow Star quilt blocks |
Then I realized I'd missed a number of colors and a few lovely prints begged for some fussy cutting.
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| Shadow Star quilt blocks |
Personal issues came to a head this past month so I am mostly off-line. Hopefully short posts will suffice but very little time or energy for responding. Sorry.
24 comments:
The position of the colors make a big difference in the look of these blocks. They are all so pretty! You will be in my thoughts as you navigate this time with family. Take care.
I love how the colors in these blocks create movement when you put blocks into potential layouts. Beautiful...
Glad you were able to post in the midst of personal issues. You have a quilting community of friends and strangers who value and care about you.
oh no, I send sympathy and empathy to you... I like the top orientation but they are all resonating and glowing.
I am with you. Gentle hugs.
They are amazing all together.
Oh I love them all! It's an amazing block, I keep going back to look at them! Take care, x
Gorgeous and unusual blocks!
I love the variation and movement, lovely blocks.
Wonderful piecing.
Best wishes with family.
I find myself rather glad you've got enough of these for two quilts!
The blocks are lovely - each in their own way. And yes, short posts are definitely the way to go as you deal with the real world issues. Take care and good luck.
Love these blocks and how good that you have enough for two quilts! Take care of yourself Ann, thinking of you and sending best wishes.
The colors do change with position. I need to take photos of every attempt.
Thanks, Juliana.
Thanks, LeeAnna. I am slowly improving. So are the blocks.
Thanks, Angie.
Thanks, Robin.
The blocks are better than I recall. Now to put them together. Not yet though.
I've always remembered this quilt. So pretty. I hope mine comes out as well. Not the same colors.
Thanks, Janie. It was fun to piece.
Well, perhaps I'll simply make one very large quilt. I do like this block - such a family memory.
Thank you, Julie. I'm slowly improving.
Thanks, Maureen. I recall when you had issues last year that kept you from sewing. We have to be pretty bad to give up quilting and writing.
Love the ombre effect!!! Wishing that all things that keep us from sewing/quilting/blogging are gone. POOF!!!
Thanks, Preeti. I hope to have more energy soon.
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