two possible layouts for the quilt

[seldear]

This one has the reddish-blocks laid out in the 'tile blocs', while the autumnal blocks run the diagonals:


This one has the autumnal blocks laid out in the 'tile blocs', with the reddish-blocks running the diagonals:


None of it's sewn together yet, so I can arrange or rearrange as I feel necessary. I'm leaning towards the second configuration, because the autumnal blocks are busy and keeping them confined in blocs seems to calm the quilt down a little.

Of course, all this is back in Sydney right now, so no more work will be done on it for a while.

On the plus side, I've found a woman who does machine-quilting about 10 minutes from my house in Sydney - so I can commission her to sew the quilt together - even put the backing and binding on if I want! Woohoo!

Comments

[sjhw-tolerance.livejournal.com]

Personally, I prefer the first layout. The beige (I don't know what you call that color) really pulls the reds of the blocks and the autumnal blocks make a good border.

[wlykyoti.livejournal.com]

Just to throw in my vote,I too like the first one best. The second is nice too but I like the flow of the fist one.

[cheekygal.livejournal.com]

I like both layouts, but I prefer the first for some reason.

OTOH, your best bet will be to do whichever one you like the best. ;)

[sesaworuban.livejournal.com]

I prefer the second. :)

[saramund.livejournal.com]

while I thank all of your flist for their opinions (really - no sarc here) I'm going for option #2. Of course, Chris hasn't seen it yet, so we may have an impasse... *g* - I'll let you know Chris' opinion when he gets home...

oh, and thank you - both are lovely! LOTS of work, even in just the cutting and arranging!

[seldearslj.livejournal.com]

Well, let me know when Chris has put his oar in. :)

[saramund.livejournal.com]

oops, forgot to ask. I'll show him tonight.

[saramund.livejournal.com]

and we have a winner! (your text nagged me! good job, too - I'd forgotten again).

#2 here we come!

Thank you!

[seldearslj.livejournal.com]

Okay. At least I know the config they should be sewn into!

And are you not taking calls on your mobile right now?

[saramund.livejournal.com]

..no - it never rang last night.

Strange.

[seldearslj.livejournal.com]

Dang. I got the "the mobile phone you have tried to call is switched off, or not connected" message when I tried to call around 8pm.