The no fair part of this blog post is just that. It is no fair that I didn't get to quiltalong with everyone else. Okay, Okay I guess it really so no far that my quilt is already made, quilted (Thank you Maggi Honeyman) and even bound.
I can't pass up this APQquiltalong so I am starting on version 2. I had some squares left over from my project, so wanted to put them to good use. Plus I love a deadline and the shear possibility that I could have a Christmas project done in the first half of the year would be over the top incredible. I thought I would try something a little different by combiing red and green together in the same 4 patch instead of lights and darks.
I worked with strips approx 10" so I could use scraps from jelly rolls or pieces of layer cakes for variety. Putting the strips right sides together before subcutting already pairs up the 4 patches.
I don't think i like green and red nine patches only, so then I added some light backgrounds also.
My plan is to use my size of four patches but use Edyta's layout design. I am on the lookout for the perfect fabrics to use in her layout. In the meantime I will quiltalong on my four payches with all of you.
For more eye candy or to just follow along on all the versions, search #apqquiltalong.
Gotta go sew a few more four patches before work.
Have a wonderful day.
modalissa
So I either I keep losing my comments or I am chatting away like a crazy person! Like the idea of a Christmas quilt, all the versions in magazine are so fun it's hard to decide!
ReplyDeleteYou're off to a great start!
ReplyDeleteI think it's great that you're making version 2! You should definitely get to quilt along with everyone!
ReplyDeleteYou really can't go wrong with red and green.
ReplyDeleteI am hoping to sew along, too. I'm trying to find time in my schedule and choose fabrics!
ReplyDeleteI like where you are going with this so far. I looked for the issue in the grocery store the other day and they didn't have it :( I'm hoping to get the the LQS tomorrow afternoon and keeping my fingers crossed that I can get it there. The local bookstore sadly is no more.
ReplyDeleteIn the meantime I will quiltalong on my four payches with all of you.
ReplyDeleteFor more eye candy or to just follow along on all the versions