Sunday, July 19, 2009

I'm So Dizzy, My Head Is Spinning

I've been seeing a lot of Bento Box quilts on blogs lately and have wanted to make one for a while now. Most of the ones I've seen have strips that match at the seams, but I decided to try a variation using different widths of strips.

I made 4 large blocks (18 1/2 inches) and cut them up into 4 smaller blocks each (just like the disappearing 9-patch method) and then mixed them around on my design wall.

I then tilted my camera 45 degrees to see what these blocks would look like set on point.
I will make another 8 blocks, which should make a nice-sized throw. And since this is made using fabric that was donated to my guild, the finished quilt will become a charity quilt.

I'm not sure if I like the look of the various-sized strips...I think the next one I try will have strips that match at the seams. Just to make things easier on the eyes...
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9 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 19, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    Whoa! I'm dizzy too! This isn't a large quilt or you and I would be falling over. I like it though and can see what you did very clearly.

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  2. UnknownJuly 19, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    I like it kind of wonky. It makes it more unique.

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  3. LindaJuly 19, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    That's cool! I like the odd strip sizes. And on point is fabulous.
    And yeah! I'm a bit dizzy....but I sure do like it.

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  4. DenaJuly 19, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    It certainly forces the eye to view all of the patterns and not just the first one.

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  5. AnonymousJuly 19, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    I just saw this quilt done in batiks. It was gorgeous. Yours is, too. Never saw it made like yours. Very nice!
    Dori

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  6. Diana LaMarreJuly 20, 2009 at 5:32 AM

    It certainly sets the eyes a twitching!

    I like it on point. It will be interesting to see how the quilt turns out.

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  7. BarbJuly 20, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    Oh boy, on point to add to the creative thinking for you. Great job, bring on more pictures for us!

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  8. BarbJuly 20, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    Oh boy, on point to add to the creative thinking for you. Great job, bring on more pictures for us!

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  9. HunterJuly 20, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    I love blocks and quilts on point.

    And I've developed quite an appreciation of things that don't "match" as I've gotten older.

    Must be a reaction to having to match everything perfectly in my youth. LOL.

    You know how much I love your work. This is no exception.

    Best regards,
    Darilyn

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