QUILTID-19 : quilting during coronavirus isolation
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QUILTID-19, Part 3: Rows of Magenta and Orange

The photo above shows all of the blocks that will make up this quilt. I’ve taken my many, many cut squares and sewn them all into pairs of triangles.

QUILTID-19 : quilting during coronavirus isolation

Now I’m faced with the true challenge of arranging the blocks. This is not at all an exact science, and my only basic rule is that two triangles from the exact same fabric cannot touch. Beyond that, I want the layout to be random but visually pleasing. This means no big clumps of one color or pattern, a good distribution of my white and gold “sprinkle” accent fabric, and a gradual transition from one color group to the next.

QUILTID-19 : quilting during coronavirus isolation

In practice, this means a lot of placing fabrics down and then blurring my eyes, looking squintily at the quilt to make sure I’m not missing any odd repeats or off sections.

QUILTID-19 : quilting during coronavirus isolation

This stage is creatively taxing but also so full of reward, because I’m finally building a quilt: not just a pile of squares, but a cohesive unit.

QUILTID-19 : quilting during coronavirus isolation

Laying out the blocks on the table and seeing them all together is a great preview, but seeing them all sewn together is 100 times better. The lines are so crisp and clean, and most of my points line up! Row by row, it’s all coming together.

QUILTID-19 : quilting during coronavirus isolation

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