The first design wall of 2011! I sorta cheated this morning, because I keep a stash of strip blocks in various colors (made when the strip drawers start overflowing). I had 5 yellow blocks to start my January Monochromatic Challenge (hosted by Judy Laquidara at
Patchwork Times). This helped since I am quilting tops. I have two designs in my head for this top, by next week I will decide and start adding more blocks for a baby size quilt.
My strip drawers are kept by color, so when one drawer becomes hard to close, I make a few blocks (mini
tutorial for mess free paper foundations). Below is another sample of how a few blocks of reds, greens and blues ended up being an 85 x 85 quilt. I added blacks and the two toned blocks as the "Card Trick" design evolved. The top is done, along with the pieced backing. My family and co-workers gave me gift certificates to our local quilt shop (The Quilting Niche'), so I will let Debbie's Long Arm take care of this one.
For more Design Walls, Judy at
Patchwork Times is hosting a weekly Link-up. I can't wait until tonight so I can browse everyone's work.