I have been working on my Delilah Four Patch Star by Jen Kingwell. The fabrics I received in the mail were bold and beautiful:)
I decided to experiment with color this month. All of my instincts wanted me to stick with a normal Jen Kingwell pallet.
Isn’t it pretty? But for some reason I decided to play with color, and see what happens. It is really amazing to me how color placement can alter the look of a block.
Look at these four blocks. 
Can you believe they are the all the same pattern? The striped fabric in the star made it disappear. Lesson learned—don’t use striped or large prints for small stars.
Here are four more stars in softer tones
The contrast of the dark star compared to the lighter backing really makes the star pop. While the pink star on the bottom right is totally lost. It looks like an x.
Crazy right? I really like all of my four Patch stars, but my original is my favorite followed by this pretty orange and blue one
I am having sew much fun making these template blocks that look like paper piecing. But I must admit that I am getting tired of Y seams. I look forward to next month because it looks like only straight joins are in the forecast. Yea!!
The quilt party for Delilah is closed for this year, but there will be a pattern coming out next year if you want to make your own.
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I have to say, I *really* like the brights on a dark background, but I do see they’re not in the usual palette. I’ve always loved black in quilts, and I like how powerful it makes different elements in those blocks. Lovely!
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I think we have similar tastes in fabric Kate:). I really like black in quilts too. Turn up the volume is what I say!😊
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Exactly!
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I think that # 1 and 3 are my favorites. I like that golden plaid with the black, and #3 makes me think of kites flying! I don’t often think of using black and it is very striking!
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Hi Kathy! I find myself being drawn to quilts with black in them. It’s funny how tastes change throughout the years. I used to like the warm muted tones with brown accents and now I can’t get enough bright color!
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It is really interesting how our preferences change over time, wonder if it has anything to do with our seasons of life?
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Let’s hope not. That would mean we are getting older and we both know that will never happen:). Lol!
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The county 4-H staff were always so young that I just never considered that I was old enough to be their mother until my kids were college! Aging us, NEVER!
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I think it looks like you are having fun and that’s what counts. The first one is my absolute favorite! Just love the colors and the way it all fits harmoniously. When you did the other blocks did you take a photo and then look at the photo thru a mono lens? It helps to see if the tones are similar or contrasting.
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Hi Cindy! Great idea about the camera and the mono lens. Its funny because I just saw a friend do this yesterday! I am definitely going to give it a try:). Thx!!❤️❤️
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I learned about it during Rayna Gillman’s class. 😊
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Hmm, I can’t pick a favourite, there are a few here that I really like!
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I know what you mean! They are all so different:)
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it is amazing how colour & fabric layout totally changes the look of a block ^^
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Wow! all your blocks are awesome. I love your bright and cheery fabrics, makes me smile 😀
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Aww, thank you Abbie! I love seeing the difference color can make in a block:). They make me smile too:) 😊
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It’s amazing how much colour choice changes the look of that block. I couldn’t quite believe it was the same. All of them look amazing though Tracy ❤️
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Thank you Emma:). I felt the same way. Color is one of, if not the, hardest part of quilting.
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That pink checked disappearing act was the most dramatic loss! Underlines the importance of attending to value as well as color. Stripes (and other prints) give me grief when trying to figure out value. An interesting block to play with color on.
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