Color and Layout Auditions

I cut my first piece of the shiny threads.  So many applique patterns to choose from.  I decided to go with hearts.  I'm thinking about how I want to stitch it together, what kind of overall pattern to do, how big to make it.  The weather was overcast when I snapped the pictures, so they don't look like much.  In sunlight it really sparkles.

I pulled a bunch of fabric I thought would go with it.  I was surprised with what didn't work - some blacks, greens, light blues, white and orange.  I'm down to a bright dark blue, two deep reds and a silvery grey.  Had to laugh - they look like New England Patriots colors.  The blue and red pop; the grey was calmer.  It may not look like much in the photo, but it's pretty in daylight.

This is certainly a typical seat-of-my-pants project.  Some of my favorite quilts start with a small, vague idea and go from there.  I've not done much applique - none of it on a quilt.  So that's all new territory.  Not sure if I want to sew it by machine or by hand with a blanket stitch.  This is also more artsy than my usual quilt.  I'm trying a few different style of hearts, wondering if I should stick solely with the shiny threads or if I should add some other color.  I'm considering other embellishments as well.

Interesting project.  Can't wait to see where it goes next.