I thought there colors would be a more crisp contrast between the two colors,but I didn't realize how much the prints would compete with each other. It wouldn't have looked so bad if one were a solid and the other a big print. Then, I realized I made another mistake.
I meant for the lighter print to be the one forming the chains, but once I put them together I realized I'd cut out the the wrong color of background squares. Grrrrrr. Grrrrrr.
Even though the prints compete with each other,I went ahead and cut out lighter background squares. I'll finish the pattern since I cut out all the pieces and it is easy to put together. I think I will make an interesting backing to the quilt. I was trying some different things with my scraps, and I made a star block with half square triangles. I love the look of stars but am terrified of diamonds with all those bias edges. I'll do them one day, but now's not the time for me.
I used my 2 1/2" squares for this one. I'm not picky about the size (it ended up a bit over 6 inches) since I am trying to use up scraps. I'm really pleased with the way it turned out. I haven't decided how I want to set the squares yet. I'm thinking either plain squares in a light print or muslin, or sashings and cornerstones. I think I'm going to get more fabric this weekend even though I'm trying to use up my stash because I want to have a big variety and am running out of different ways to put things together. I feel like that's ok because now I know lots of ways to use scraps, and they won't be wasted.
Happy Quilting!
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My mom is currently working on a triple Irish chain (wedding gift for a cousin). She's regretting her choice and says next time, if she feels like trouble, she'll just do one of those Amish designs with all the crazy intricate hand quilting.
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