Tuesday, June 8, 2010

To Zig Zag or Not to Zig Zag?

Not too long ago I made a baby zig zag quilt for a gal at work. It was my first attempt at a zig zag quilt and my first "non-pattern" attempt at a quilt, period. I was pretty pleased with the way it turned out, considering my lack of quilting experience. Before I'd ever completed it, I decided I wanted to make another one that didn't scream "BABY". I thought about using 30's fabrics, but what I really wanted was something a bit more modern...I thought these fabrics fit the bill. They're from a line called Timber by Jessica Levit.I don't usually go for deep pinks, but I thought I'd step outta my turquoise/brown and 30's boxes for a change. Although that blue is a bit turquoise-y, huh?

As it always is with me, it was hard cutting into that first piece of gorgeous fabric! Somehow I managed, and for the last few nights I've been cutting everything into 5 inch squares. Once I had all my squares cut I started playing around with them.

I think they'll work well for a zig zag quilt! Imagine it's wider, longer and has more prints.BUT...what if I just do simple nine patch blocks? Oooh, that could be really nice. I like it!OK, now what if I make the nine patch blocks more random? Blech. Don't like that.And now I can't decide. This is what I get for playing! What do you think? Stick with my original plan? Go with the nine patch? Make a bunch of half square triangles and play with that layout? I'm just avoiding getting down to business with it, aren't I?

5 comments:

atcindystable said...

How about zig zag on sides and nine patch down middle.

Tracy said...

I like the nine patch. OR you could do a 9patch, and cut it up like Cassie did in this blog post.

http://soisew.blogspot.com/2010_03_01_archive.html

C. Michele said...

I like the idea of cutting up the 9patch (then again I'm addicted to that quilt block).

Paige said...

Oooh, I love the zig zag personally but you can't go wrong with any of those choices. Love that fabric!

American Quilter's Society said...

I think the Zig Zag is divine! Which did you chose? Either way, it'll be fabulous!

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