Waiting In The Wings

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Kaleidoscope - one more block to go!

The original size of my Kaleidoscope quilt has shrunk!
I'm going with 6 across and 8 down  - I think.
For this size I need one more block, the one I had in place
bottom right just didn't fit colour-wise.


Then I wondered if I should move out some of the
lighter blocks and go for a darker look - on reflection I've
decided to just get on and sew another block.
This is not the final layout, I want to play a little more
before I make a decision.

Fabrics for the back of the Rainbow Safari quilt for our grandson


have been cut


and fabric with cats - same colours as the kiwi fabric -
has been added to the mix, also multi coloured dragonflies
on a black background. Top is sewn and I'll post next time.

More from the Spring garden

Bluebells

Clivia
Babiana

It's been so very wet her, we desperately need
 a few sunny days to dry everything out.

Linking up with  Cathy and Ann
for

grab button for kaleidoscope of butterflies


also linking up with
Judy at Patchwork Times

Now I need to get sewing that last block!

Maureen

24 comments:

Ann said...

What a gorgeous kaleidoscope this will be! I think the corners will change the value of this quilt so I wouldn't worry about it being too light or dark yet. Thanks for linking with Kaleidoscope of Butterflies.

Nancy J said...

Love that quilt, and the Babiana, I had some last year, must fossick and find them. a friend gave me some pink bluebells, so they are in a large pot, I don't want to lose them.

Quiltdivajulie said...

What a GLORIOUS post -- the colors are fantastic. Congrats on the Kaleidoscope - it is stunning.

Linda Swanekamp said...

Just such a rich color quilt! It seems time consuming- hope you get the extra block done and can do the final arrangement. I have always loved clivia, but never owned any, sorry to say.

Cynthia Brunz Designs said...

I wouldn't change a block! I think the blocks you have will work just fine with a little adjustments. I think it will be lovely!

Linda @ kokaquilts said...

Lots of Kaffe colour there in your kaleidoscope blocks, amazing! Wondering now what's going in those setting triangles of course! And lots of lovely colour in your garden too, great pics!

Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hanson said...

I love your Kaleidoscope blocks. Have you chosen the corner fabrics yet?

Ailsa (Cape Pincushion) said...

Wow, your quilt is looking so awesome! Love it!

apiecefullife said...

I love the kaleidoscope block and your is stunning in those fabrics.
Ps I have tried to fix my no-reply status.....

Debbie said...

That kaleidoscope quilt is so stunning.

Anonymous said...

Kaleidoscope is beautiful. I enjoy reading your posts and hope you are feeling better. Sending prayers.

Julierose said...

Beautiful blocks--have fun re-arranging! Love the cute back fabrics--that Kiwi print is adorable...lovely flowers--ours have gone by--only 48 degrees this morning and windy--looks like the hurricane will MISS us--phew hugs, Julierose

Raewyn said...

You look to be on the homeward straight with your kaleidoscope blocks, and fun to be onto another project too! Far too wet up here as well, oh for a week of sunshine, it would do wonders!

Rachaeldaisy said...

What a good feeling to only have one more block to make to finish a top. Beautiful spring blooms to inspire your wonderful colour choices.

Sally Trude said...

What a beauty! I am looking forward to seeing what you will use to set your kaleidoscope.

Louise said...

I always love to see what you are creating. All those bright colors make me happy! I've never seen the rainbow kiwi fabric before...so cute and cheerful :)

Anne / Springleaf Studios said...

Love the kaleidoscope quilt. The colors are all so rich.

Mystic Quilter said...

Thank you very much and yes I am feeling better now. I have to reply to you here on the comet section as you show as a no reply-comment blogger, do you have an email?

Kate said...

Beautiful Kaleidoscope blocks, it's going to be a stunning quilt. Very pretty flowers. Hope it drys out a bit.

Monica said...

What a gorgeous set of kaleidoscope blocks! I love all the fabrics, they really glow! And I love that kiwi fabric, that is so cute! I bet it has sold well. :D

gayle said...

Oh! Look at all that glorious color! I'm drooling on my keyboard...

Kaja said...

Your Kaleidoscope blocks are gorgeous en masse. I don't think you needed to take out the lighter ones - somehow the whole effect is very rich and opulent even with their inclusion.

imquilternity said...

Such beautiful blocks! Obviously, it's going to be gorgeous when completed!!!

Judy Martin said...

bold yet sensitive use of abundant colour xo