The JoAnn's fabric (setting blocks) is in the center, the other fabric is the Moda. This picture doesn't really do it justice - this fabric is lucious. Now, I'm not sure the fabric has really properly aged enough to use, but I'm going to cut into it anyway. I figure I won't be using much of each fabric. And no, that's not the insanity either (although it DOES borderline on insanity).
I decided that I was going to use Kaufman Kona Snow for the background fabric. I learned about this fabric from The Happy Zombie - and we all know how wonderful she is! I was pretty sure that I some of that fabric in my stash. I went to JoAnn's, and while I was there I got some Kona White, just to see if I might want to use the White, instead of the Snow. But no, after much debate, I decided to go with the Snow. I went online and ordered a bolt of the Snow. Having that decided, I thought that this morning I would go ahead and make the first block, using the Snow from my stash. However, when I got the fabric that I'm almost positive is the Snow, the color is different from the other fabric that I thought was Snow. The fabric that I used to debate whether I wanted to use White or Snow. So, basically, here's the insanity:
These are the three fabrics that I'm agonizing over, trying to figure out what it is, and what I'm going to use for the background fabric. The top fabric is White (that I know - I just bought it), I'm almost positive the middle is Snow - but what is the bottom fabric? I thought it was Snow - but now I don't think it is. So, do I use the middle fabric, assuming it's the Snow, or wait until I get the Snow in the mail? Are there different dye lots of the Kona fabric - like there are of yarn? Are, in fact, both the middle and the bottom fabric Snow, but with different dye lots? So maybe I should wait until I get the fabric in the mail, so the whole thing will all be the same color?
And, of course, the real question is, does it really matter? As you can see from the picture, the colors that I'm stressing over really aren't that much different.
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Hello! I am going to quilt along too!! Will be anxious to see your blocks as we go - - I am still deciding what fabric to use or purchase. Oh who am I kidding - of course it will require a purchase.
You responded on my blog about the teapot pattern - I will be glad to scan and email it to you if you like. One of my problems with this guild Block in a Bag activity is that I am SO GOOD AT RESEARCHING and then have soooo little time to construct - that I end up with 20 options for patterns each month. Be glad to share that one with you tho....
starrynightquilter
While I love working with Kona cotton they are notorious for inconsistent dye lots. I have snow from two different bolts and it looks like two different colors.
I'm quilting along with AJ too. I have the fabrics except for the background. Need to get shopping!
Those fabrics are DEEEEEEEEELICIOUS! Seriously delicious!
The middle one looks like Snow to me, the bottom one looks like Bone. But I agree with Jacquie too... that's happened to me as well (ever so slightly though). But I've also gotten Snow from different bolts at way different times... and they've matched.
Me... I would wait until the Snow arrived. Even though I'd be itching to start yesterday! OMG... I can't wait to see your yummy fabs evolve!
Hi Michelle-
Thanks for joining us on the blog challenge. I'll be posting another challenge in about six days. Yes-absolutely, update the link on my blog when you make progress on your quilt. It's fun to see everyone's projects every step of the way. If we've moved onto another challenge, just link the post in the latest Mr. Linky box. I can only post one Mr. Linky box at a time, so we just post our progres on the current or past challenges all in the one box. Thanks for joining us. Have a great week!
Just in case you don't have enough quilting to do, I posted the next inspiration challenge piece on my blog. LOL! Hopefully you can join us again!
Hi Michelle,
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
To answer your question. I think Jennie said both blocks could be found in her latest book. Creative Tucks and Textures. The blocks were a lot of fun to make and done with very clever techniques. I'd definitely would recommend you have a go.
TTFN
Jane
oh, i love those fabrics!
and i can't find the kona snow anywhere local. i'm always looking for a good white.
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