Above are more of the types of fabrics I use when developing a photo type block such as the outhouses.
(Block #3) Batiks are great fabrics to use with this type of project because of tie-dye affect of the Batiks. Shadowing and depth can be achieved with the pictorial contrast. Note the roof, door and tree branches in the above photo.
(Block #4) Plaids, floral directional fabrics do well in these types of blocks, as well.
Do not be afraid to audition fabrics by laying pieces out, one nearly on top of the other. Another great trick is to take a picture of the desired fabric to view it on the camera viewer itself. This may give you a sense of what you want from the fabric.
Do not be afraid to audition fabrics by laying pieces out, one nearly on top of the other. Another great trick is to take a picture of the desired fabric to view it on the camera viewer itself. This may give you a sense of what you want from the fabric.
Your little "outhouses" are adorable!!! Can't wait for the next.
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Love your blocks....they are wonderful....and the fabrics..
ReplyDeleteWhen I'm looking at fabrics like that I can never think of anything to do with them, so I leave them at the store. The outhouses are so cute.
ReplyDeleteThe out-house blocks are coming along beautifully!!!
ReplyDeleteWhile still not liking outhouses, I am LOVING your quilt blocks!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is going to be great!! I love the way you've mixed it all up with the different fabrics. Gives the blocks plenty of "texture".
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