Design wall Monday 2-25-13

Alternating blocks! Who said they have to be boring? These are 3 choices I've come up with. Please realize the pieces are just sitting there, not sewn.

The other blocks have a lot of the white with black and red and white in them. The first one here is the recommended one. DH calls it “somber”. #2 would use up some alternated centers I tried but decided not to use. The third one would be pointed stars, not the blunted pieces you see. I know you don’t know how the other block will look, but which one appeals to you? I’d show you the other block, but it is a scrap squad secret project.

 Last Friday Aunt Marti’s Majestic Garden was posted on the Quilty Pleasures Blog. Please visit!! Hers is different from everyone else’s.

 Today I have been married 7 whole years. Life is good!
Happy Quilting,
Becky

Comments

Sandie said…
Without knowing what the other blocks look like it is hard to give an opinion, but if I could only use one of the choices, I would use the one that creates the stars, option (3)... To be honest though my first thought is to use both (3) and (2).
February 25, 2013 at 11:28 AM
Julianne said…
It is hard to say with out seeing the other block..but I like #2
February 25, 2013 at 6:47 PM
Bonnie said…
Hum, number one lacks contrast and viewed from a distance it would look like one piece of fabric. Three stands out as a STAR. High contrast. Two is interesting not quite as in your face. I would think the star would be what I'd pick....depending on the rest of the quilt.

Love the reds. Still.
February 28, 2013 at 8:44 AM
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