Happy Sunday!
It is time for the first round to start. The challenge theme is "Less is More"; you will need to find the fabric that you used the least amount of in the original block, use it the most in this round and in a very simple way. Don't forget that if you need to, you can use a small border to separate the rounds.
Here are the results of Round 1 on my ostrich...
I added a dark border to separate the rounds after I cut off parts of the blue to make a new shape. See, I'm even trying to challenge myself with this simple round. I don't know how I managed to figure out the math to get a perfect octagon, but praise the Lord! The flowery tan print was one of the two I used the least amount of in the original block. So I used it to turn the project into a square. Can't be simpler than that.
Now, I know that you might not have the exact same fabric that is in the main block, or enough of that particular fabric to use for this round. If that is the case, don't despair... either find a very similar fabric, or paint some fabric to look like it, or create fabric to look like it. Use your imagination!!!!!
Another way to challenge yourself with this quilt is to try to use only fabrics from your stash. Don't be afraid to mix things up! Feel free to use prints with batiks, or modern designs with reproductions, etc. Let your imagination flow.
If you are having a hard time figuring out what to do, I find it helpful to pin my project to the wall in the room I spend the most time. I can stare at and let it speak to me. Eventually, inspiration will strike!
I can't wait to see what you all come up with!!!!!! Please post your works on my Facebook page under the post about this round. Be sure to tell us details on what you did for the round. If you post on your own media venues, feel free to use the hashtag below to make it easier for everyone to view. I'll be posting the second round on Sunday, November 18th.
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