Even though I’m not through piecing all of the blocks for my leader-ender challenge quilt from last year, I’ve been struggling with how to arrange the blocks (sashing? if so, how big? no sashing? alternate blocks? if so, what kind of alternates?).
The blocks themselves are 6-inch finished, which means that the layout I choose really changes how many I need to make (and how large it will be).
I think I’ve finally figured out a layout that I like. I went through all sorts of iterations in my quilt design program, most of which I just didn’t like. My choice means that I’m only about halfway through piecing blocks for the quilt – though I’m nearly done with this block.
I’ve designed an alternate block that is both similar and different from Bonnie’s original block. I’ve decided on color placement that will alternate from hers, plus allow me to use some of my 1½ inch scraps.
I don’t plan to add any borders at this point, and this is the layout with the two blocks alternating. I like having units of different sizes, which seems to help break it up a bit. Obviously, there will be lots of different scrappy colors, but I didn’t take the time to mock up all of the blocks differently.
I’ve just created a lot more work for this quilt, but I’m eager to get it going.