First I numbered each piece on the pattern and gave it a color. I used the picture as a reference for colors but I also switched some out to something I liked.
I traced all the pieces on freezer paper, wrote down the number and the color and cut them out. I separated them into sets 1-10, 11-20, 21-30 and so on, to make it a little easier to keep track of.
Next I laid out all my fabrics on the kitchen table, there was a lot more than I thought....It was a lot easier to see what I had and to make sure certain colors look good together.
As you can see not a lot of brown, yellow or orange. I might need to beef them up!
Then I just went up and down the kitchen table and picked out a color that was written on the freezer paper. I didn't spend a lot of time choosing a fabric just went for a variety of colors. It worked pretty well, I only changed a few colors that were either too similar or just really didn't work.
Next I traced around them and cut them out. I kept them in their sets, because once the paper comes off I wanted to make sure I didn't spend hours trying to match them back up.
I then decided to test them right on the pattern. My background fabric is a light color with very pale blue polka dots, so the pattern color worked for me. It took me 2 days to do this with all the pieces but I think in the end it was worth it. I now have to cut out the stems and start the applique process. Most likely I will only glue down a few at a time because it is a long piece of fabric.
Tonight, after 2 days of fabric all over the kitchen, my husband said "The show Hoarders called, they are coming over".
Kelly
Wow - I think I have stash envy...look at all that fabric! Lots of work goes into the blocks but they are certainly beautiful. Thanks for showing your process.
ReplyDeletewowza! that looks like a load of work, but look at all that fabric goodness!
ReplyDeleteWow, Kelly....what a process. but the result is worth it, ck
ReplyDeleteI love that you showed how you do this, it so good to see how others create. Your blocks are looking fabulous Kelly xo
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