In doing so I discovered a few things. First, I may nix the idea of using different combinations that I had considered last month. That might have worked if this was a scrappy quilt. I'll play some more with that when I get a chance.
It's amazing how the same pieces in a different orientation change the whole look. I found that some blocks I really liked weren't as nice when all put together. I captured five different layouts.
First is what I call Solid Middle (above). I liked the high contrast points. All put together it makes two distinct shapes.
This one I named "Dark" because all the points are the dark side of the diamonds. I really like the block. The overall pattern is interesting - looks like it's woven.
This one is called Reversed. I swapped the Dark diamonds with each other. Also somewhat of a woven feel, and seems to create a bunch of x's (big black ones and small white ones).
The last one is called Bright. This is the layout that best matches the original pattern.
Writing this post has given me some time to really look at the quilt. I forget when I'm buying fabrics to consider the yardage and the fact that the fabrics with most yardage will dominate the quilt. I think I want to back off on the black - that should reduce the woven feel and bring out a diamond feel which will go nicely with the star-like center of the blocks. I have some fabric in my stash I can play with and see what it looks like.
Which layout do you like best? Please check out the stars in a lighter layout in Lightened Layouts, too.
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Wow, those are some amazing choices, Sally! I like each of them for different reasons. The first is probably my favorite because I'm partial to star designs. But I like the others, too - interesting how changing the color placement can make such a difference. Are you leaning toward one in particular? Or still trying different layouts?
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing mock up! That is going to be spectacular!
ReplyDeleteSince you ask, my choice layout would be the top one. The lightest diamond points into the darkest, the black, balances best, allowing the star to radiate. No criss-cross, woven look at all. I'm surprised this wasn't the layout given in the pattern! I love the neutral colorway you've chosen.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is fascinating! The first one is my favorite, but they are all interesting. And I was surprised that, in every example, I never would have imagined the composite result just by looking at the single block. Great idea to use your computer for this!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how different they all look. So fun to see! I'm sure that makes it more difficult to make a decision.
ReplyDeleteOh My Goodness! I’m glad you are the one having to choose the layout for those 448 diamond! I will confess to liking the first one, but I just finished a Lonestar Quilt and a Christmas Star Quilt so I’m really addicted to stars in any form right now. What is the name of your pattern? I’m really becoming fascinated with this one as I’m watching it come together. I can’t wait to see what you do. Thank you for linking with To Do Tuesday. Hope you are having a wonderful Holiday Season. 🤗 Carol
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