Elora is more enamored with cool pinks; whereas, I definitely gravitate toward warm, peachy pinks. Like most colors, it works well with pink to mix both warm and cool tones when cultivating a monochromatic color scheme.
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I thought this was going to be a post about my Economy Star quilt, which is coming along quite nicely. But as I prepped the pictures, I realized that even more exciting than my patchwork is my new BIG design wall - hoorah!!!
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Now comes my favorite part - seeing them all together! I’ve put my already-sewn blocks on the design wall and am filling in the blank spaces to balance out colors. We’re almost there!
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Have you heard of magic numbers? It’s a fun little phrase that, when applied to patchwork, means something quite simple. When you want to make an improv-style quilt with blocks in a variety of sizes, magic numbers are your friend.
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I want this quilt to feel somewhat serene, to match the vibe of Aria’s aquamarine version. Is that possible with these warm colors, which tend to evoke passion and energy?
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There are times when having a design wall is a huge, HUGE advantage. This is one of those times.
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