After fixing the “errors” that were driving me crazy (see Thursday’s post), I was excited to start designing the quilt!!
The first step was to turn the three cows into the main strip for the quilt. I added strips between the cows and on the outside of them as well…..
Things were not particularly straight, and I knew that if it started out “wonky”, it would just get wonkier as it went!
So, I pulled out my laser level (find it here on Amazon), and lined up two sides and one corner….
….and trimmed to the red laser line.
I repeated on the other side….
…and did the same!!
Now that I know the main section is squared, I can start adding the rows.
The pattern had these fun thistle blocks……
….and I thought it would be fun to have a row of those…..
It was fun to actually do some piecing!!
I spent the next little bit auditioning fabrics to become the “ground beneath the cows”!! This is where I ended the day….
I am super happy with how this looks, and it got the thumbs up from the person who commissioned the quilt…..ie…my daughter!!
Next step is to add the top section.
Come back tomorrow!!
Some fabrics deserve more than a tiny square.
Woodland Walk gives your favorite prints room to shine with larger blocks and an easy layout that showcases every detail.
No overcutting. No overthinking. Just beautiful fabric on display.