Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Rail Fence Quilts Continue

This quilt started with the block in the top row, center. (See yesterday's post.) Here are the odd fabric combinations that I had in mind. Now, how to describe this quilt? Modern (yellow dots on gray, turquoise and lime green, b&w paint splatter)? Retro? Floral? I love that b&w fabric in the center block. Notice the two blocks going in the wrong (inconsistent) direction? Should I "fix" those, or leave it as is?




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16 comments:

  1. BarbSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    HI karen
    I had so much fun studying the quilt and seeing the directional change. Then I read the post - leave it is my vote, I love quilt puzzles -
    xo

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  2. Abby and StephanieSeptember 21, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Love the two color rail fences. I love the misdirection of the blocks. I'd leave them as they are.

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  3. RuthSeptember 21, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    I'd keep those odd squares; they add a lot of fun to the quilt

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  4. Granny AnneSeptember 21, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    You could always use the two ther directions in the corners so that it looks like the center is getting zapped

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  5. Exuberantcolor/Wanda S HansonSeptember 21, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    I like it just like it is!

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  6. robin chapaSeptember 21, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    I LOVE it! I would NOT fix the blocks going in a different direction.... I think it adds so much interest!!! :)

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  7. JoAnneSeptember 21, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    I thought you changed directions on purpose - definitely leave it! More interesting...

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  8. Marcia W.September 21, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Leave it as is -- love the graphical nature of the quilt - and the reversed blocks make the quilt appear antique albeit new and modern. I like that juxaposition of modern vs historical styles.

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  9. KathleenSeptember 21, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    DON'T touch those blocks, leave them exactly as they are. Did someone already say that? LOL Looks great - makes the viewer pay attention.

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  10. June CalenderSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    The consensus is to leave the odd arrangement. It is dramatic and playful. But I have to be the lone voice saying I liked yesterday's arrangement best, partly because the variety of fabrics gives me enough variety and oomph so the odd directional blocks feel like overload. Just a difference of perspective, I think.

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  11. KimSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Its just fun! Fix it? No Way!
    Happy Sewing

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  12. HelenSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Gotta say that I agree with most of the other commenters.

    I like the "mis" direction.

    As always, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Fun!

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  13. antique quilterSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    this is wonderful! oh please leave it
    adds so much fun to the quilt!!!
    can't wait to see your sons quilt like this!
    I may just have to make one too.
    thanks for sharing.
    Kathie

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  14. Pat from FloridaSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Love this! I think the occasional mismatch is interesting. Or go with one diagonal row all going the other way. Adds interest.

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  15. Nifty QuiltsSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    This is fabulous as it is. I say, do NOT "fix" them! This reminds me of an African American quilt in one of the books--is it "Bold Improvisation"?
    Love that black and white herringbone in there.

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  16. BonnieSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    I really love this quilt. It just keep dancing around. Your fabric choices are fabulous. It is making me just smile and smile. Bonnie

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