Once I realized that the original design wouldn’t work, I tried a new design. This design used two blocks, a log cabin block with the focus print as a 5 inch patch in the middle and a connector block using a 4 inch patch of the print in the middle. When these went together, it seemed the yellow background fabric overwhelmed the print too. Here’s a picture after trying several different backgrounds and realizing that it was the design/layout, not the fabric that was a problem.
So, back to the drawing board. It seemed the connector blocks were not “connecting”, so that was the first plan of attack. One way to add an extra connector is to add sashing the same color as the background and use a cornerstone that connects the connector block. That is what I did in EQ7, and it works! Can’t tell you how happy I am now.
This is a very traditional style quilt, but with the machine embroidery in the blocks, it’s going to be very nice when finished.
Wow, great combined post on the design decisions – your end result is going to be a great quilt for Wesley!
I like the layout too. what size is it?. cant wait to see it finished.
Beautiful!!
That looks just great! I can understand why you are so happy with it. I think that five year old will be a very happy camper too!