Whew! I thought I'd never get this done but I enjoyed it so much. A great motivator to finish is using some fun fabric. It provided great stress relief, once I got started I could not stop! But I've only finished the top, quilting is yet to be done.
This pattern is called "Playground" in Camille Roskelley's Simply Retro book (you can get it here or at her store Thimble Blossoms.) I'm quilting along through this book with Jana.
Mix up the colors and patterns.
Or leave them more uniform, Both work!
I used Baby Big Top Circus Collection (or part of it) by Timeless Treasures. I got a Fat Quarter bundle at Craftsy, take advantage of those 50% off sales!!
Here are more of the blocks up close.
Once I laid out the blocks, I looked at it from different angles and took pictures to make sure the "weight" of the darker fabrics was evenly dispersed to create a more balanced look. You'll notice your eye drawn to the darn blues and greens, right?
I added sashing vertically and horizontally to separate the blocks. The original pattern had blocks interspersed with partial blocks on the sides....but I didn't want partial blocks. I really like how each block stands alone and pops with the white.
Oh, here's a tip: I buy jelly rolls and charm packs in white (Kona) they are great "go-tos" when you need filler squares for HSTs or fast sashing, you can use them for multiple projects!
I'd like to know what you think about partial blocks?
It's kind of like tic tac toe except there's a plus sign instead of an x. I like the sashing and the way you've positioned the blocks and balanced the colors. It's very pleasing to the eye! The white is very refreshing. I generally don't like partial blocks for my own taste. Love the quilt top hanging from the tree!
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