The blocks for the Rusting Fragments quilt are building up nicely and every so often I put them together in no particular order to have a look at how they work – or don’t – together.
It’s always interesting to see how each fragment, worked separately but with an overall theme in mind, works with the others.
The difference between the permatanned polycotton background of the darning needle fans and the very distinct areas of rust or no rust on the vintage cotton of the ruched and turquoise rings blocks is much more marked when they’re alongside.
These are the seven completed blocks so far, including the commercially dyed cotton that I wasn’t sure about.
A lot of meandering paths is the first thing I notice. And I’m still not sure whether I like that strong reddish block. Not sure I dislike it either though…
Another thing to bear in mind is that the block will be separated by turquoise sashing, so that will alter the way they work together as well.
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Under A Topaz Sky 
A fascinating collection.
Maybe what you need to do is play with layouts on some of the sashing fabric to see how it affects the interactions between the pieces.
Yes, I think that’s an excellent idea. Now all I have to do is to find where I put it…
What a wonderful collection! I can’t wait to see what comes next!
Just lovely & each piece is individual. The plum one doesn’t seem to clash & is picked up b the tiny petals in the blue piece – the sashing will be even better, I think. On the hills round here there are large stands of burgundy Birch trees surrounded by swathes of dieing bracken, a lovely terracotta color. These are broken up by evergreen forrestry & winter grey & lichen green, isn’t nature wonderful!
The landscape around you sounds just amazing and thanks for your input – it’s so helpful to get other people’s thoughts.
Wonderful!! I love seeing them placed together — weaving their magic.
My favourite is the manipulated fabric with rust and – is that tiny beads?
French knots in single strand silk!
Absolutely beautiful, my dearest Nia!!
xoxo
Oops! I was busy blog-hopping and sent the right note to the wrong person! But I do indeed mean that this project is absolutely beautiful!!! 😀
Thanks anyway. :o)
Ooh, rust dyeing. Love it! I like the radiating pins best. Just started “officially” following your blog – didn’t realise I wasn’t, so sorry about that!