Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Back to the drawing board...

Or in this case the design wall (and design floor).  First I removed all of the squares from the wall.  That part was painful!  Then I separated the colors into warm and cool groups (going only by the darker triangles).  I'm now thinking of two separate quilts.

This is what I came up with for the warm, dark triangles.  I think I will add a wide white border, narrow warm border, and another white border.  Then bind with a warm color:








Now for the cooler group.  Get ready to vote.  This is Option 1 (very similar to the original layout):





I did originally remove the purple w/white polka dots (as several suggested), but then decided to sneak two back in.

This is Option 2:








And this is the original layout; Option 3.  I realized later that it wasn't just the lighting that is bad in this photo -- I had my camera on the wrong setting.  Oops!  I would like to say that is the first time that has happened to me, but I would never lie to you.



Please feel free to vote for your favorite option.  Just keep in mind that I'm looking at the overall layout idea and not the specifics.  Whichever one I go for will require lots of tweaking.  For example, in option 2 there are a lot of yellows all clustered down the right side of the quilt that would need to be moved.  For right now, I'm hot, sweaty, and tired of climbing on and off the daybed.  Do you think I can call that a workout?  Which overall quilt layout do you like best?

With wishes, true and kind -- Joan
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23 comments:

  1. DebOctober 21, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    What n amazing difference. Love the warm colours quilt. For the cooler one I actually like both - but I vote option 1. Retains some of your original idea. It will be great whichever you choose.

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  2. JanetOctober 21, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    Two for one, I like that. I like option one, my personal favourite. What fun playing with the layouts but sooner or later you're going to have to make a decision, lol.

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  3. ElaineOctober 21, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    I really like option 3 - the way the dark and light contrast each other.

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  4. chris bakerOctober 21, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    I am a bit partial to the original layout...but that my be because I have been wanting to do a quilt in that layout! Ok...let me be more impartial..option 1?!?!?! Option 1 is beautiful, and shows off the cool tones really nicely.

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  5. PatchworkRoseOctober 21, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    I love the pinwheels :-) but I am looking and thing that maybe you can combine option one and 2 with a border of warm fabric the same width as the little HST in between
    Cheers
    Lynne

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  6. PokeyOctober 21, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    These are wonderful, any of them would make me happy*vbs*! I like your original layout #3, with #1 being a very close second. The 'warm' one will be special, too. Nice work! I definitely think you had a workout!

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  7. MarleneOctober 21, 2009 at 11:58 PM

    What a dilemma. I do love the original but if it doesn't grab you then for me it is definitely number 1.
    Good luck with the completion. Whichever one you choose is going to be brilliant. Go Kaffe!.

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  8. RuthdesignsOctober 22, 2009 at 1:44 AM

    I love option 3, with the tweeks you suggested need doing. Cant wait to see which way you go :)

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  9. CatherineOctober 22, 2009 at 2:16 AM

    I'm definitely sold on option 1. Gorgeous prints aren't they!

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  10. RachelOctober 22, 2009 at 2:29 AM

    I'm loving option 3!!

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  11. Cathy @ CabbageQuiltsOctober 22, 2009 at 4:07 AM

    I love them all Joan, your original, the warm pinwheels and option 1 & 2. If I had to choose, I would go with option one in the cooler colours. What an amazing workout you have had. I'm loving seeing you process through all of this (that's partly cause I'm not doing any of the hard work!). Can't wait to see what you choose xo

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  12. antique quilterOctober 22, 2009 at 4:38 AM

    option one!
    isn't it fun to play with ideas!
    Kathie

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  13. TerriawOctober 22, 2009 at 5:23 AM

    I absolutely LOVE the idea of making the first draft into warm and cool versions. These really come together and work well. Personally, I love the option 1 layout. Isn't it amazing what stepping back from a project can do for you? When in doubt, I love to sleep on it. Great job!

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  14. JennyOctober 22, 2009 at 5:24 AM

    I am voting for #2. I love the burst of color in the center

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  15. ktquiltsOctober 22, 2009 at 5:33 AM

    I am still in love with your original layout!! Option 3 for me!!!!

    Blessings,

    KT

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  16. HMaasOctober 22, 2009 at 6:06 AM

    I prefer option 1!!! - But you really can't go wrong with any of them.

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  17. NiCoLeOctober 22, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    I've made a couple of quilts with option 2. Its a design I like. I would try to make the darker diamonds more scrappy though. I think option 1 is my favourite though.

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  18. LeKaQuiltOctober 23, 2009 at 5:42 AM

    I've love them all...but if i have to make a choose I think option 1 :o)

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  19. Lauren PhelpsOctober 23, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    I love how all the options are so different! I vote for option 3. I like option 1 second best, so I guess it depends on what look you want. Good Luck!

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  20. HelenOctober 24, 2009 at 5:33 AM

    Option 1 is just lovely. They are all great but that one ZINGS!!

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  21. AnonymousOctober 24, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    Oh they are all so lovely! I like 3 the best!

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  22. UnknownOctober 24, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    Hi Joan,

    Ohh they are all beautiful! If I had to choose...I would pick the second one! Hope you are having a great weekend.

    annie

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  23. AnonymousOctober 25, 2009 at 12:09 AM

    Hi Joan.... I love the cool colours in Option 1 but I like the layout of option 3, so that's my final pick :) looking good.

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