Another colour added to the mix! And for me, it's blue. Because I'm only making a quarter of the units, and I wanted maximum variation, I didn't work with strips for this clue. I just cut two squares from each fabric, and sewed them together in a staggered way so that no pairs were the same as each other:
So far, so good! But then I made a slight error. I flipped the pairs from the bottom row up and sewed them to the top row. And it wasn't until I'd made the whole lot that I realised that wasn't a good idea:
Can you see what I've done wrong? If I had offset those rows of pairs, I would have had a complete set of unique 4-patches. Instead, I got this. Look at adjacent units, and you will see that I have the same two fabrics on one side or the other. I may as well have just sewn them as strips!
Probably no-one will even notice when they are all jumbled up in the final quilt, but I was kicking myself when I realised!
So here's a bit of fun with the units so far:
When Bonnie activates the link-up tomorrow night, I'll add the link here so that you can go and check out everyone else's progress.
Here's the link-up! A bit late as it wasn't active before bedtime on Monday, so I'm 58 this week.
27 comments:
Great guess at the block as a result of clue 3! It is fun to see what this is going to be.
You've made really good progress with the clues. Lots of fun scrappiness in your blocks.
Loving your colors, and must say it is certainly beautifully scrappy. Those are certainly pretty little four patches. The 'mock up' block is just lovely.
Oh so pretty! beautiful fabrics..love them all.
You always know how to choose your colours well, with putting them together. Looking forward to next week's clue.
I love the colors you have chosen! I wonder if you are right on the block? My four patches aren't very scrappy and I stayed with Bonnie's colors.
A lovely mix of blues.
I started out with my 4-patches trying not to have any the same, then gave up. I think they'll be scattered enough not to matter.
I love the colors you're using! And I like your guess as to the final block. I haven't played that game yet...
WOW you seriously have variety! Love your colors too!
Love your blue fabrics.
Love your blue fabrics.
I love your colors; I love blues, also!
Great colors...and I like your guess!!!
I really like your blue and neutral four patches - very pretty!
I really like your colors. This one looks like it will be a fun and scrappy wonder! Thank you for sharing your progress.
Your colors are great. Be gentle on yourself! !
Your colors are great. Be gentle on yourself! !
Thanks, Mary.
The blues are wonderful and I look forward to watching the progress as it comes together.
I love this blue choice of colours form step three. Your setting is great as well
Your colors are so original, I love them!!
I like the mix of colours... bright and cheerful. As to mistakes... it is frustrating when you take care over something to find you still end up with what you were trying to avoid. As you say... it probably won't even be noticeable in the final quilt.
It will all work itself out once they are mixed up in the quilt! Love the colour change up!!! Can't wait to see where it takes you!!
Your blues and neutrals are so pretty and yes, of course, they'll sort themselves out in the finished quilt. They are playing very nicely with your other colors.
Beautiful color scheme!
I love to see mystery quilts done in original colors. I'll be back to watch your progress!
Isn't that annoying, when you try something different, only it turns out the same as always? But your fabrics are all so different that you're right -- it will still be your own. Looking good!
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