I recently participated in Barb's (Fun with Barb) Broken Dishes block swap. I chose the red reproduction fabric group and wound up with 80 fantastic red and white blocks. My design wall was empty this week, so I pinned up a batch of them to see how my setting idea would work.
I was hoping I would have a red and white toile fabric in my stash that would work for the alternate blocks. I have a lot of toile fabric, but alas, not one that played nicely with the Dishes. I auditioned this foulard print, but the background is too yellow.
This is more the idea I have in mind. Unfortunately, I only have a fat quarter of this fabric and haven't had any luck finding more online. I'm sure I'll be able to find something similar at my LQS, which specializes in reproduction fabrics. There's no rush - I won't be able to do any assembly on this quilt until the first of the year. Until then, I think I'll leave the blocks hanging for now, so I can enjoy all the different red fabrics!
Many thanks to Barb and all the swap participants for such a fun project!
Those broken dishes look fantastic altogether. I've been mulling over some ideas as well, but like you there's just too much to do this time of the year. The little blocks will definitely be fun to play with.
ReplyDeleteLove the variety in all those reds. I quite like the foulard print, but then perhaps the photo is not representing the reality too well. Good luck with your choices.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty blocks. Now you have a reason to go fabric shopping.
ReplyDeleteAren't they great?!? I really enjoyed participating in this swap!
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to think of all the sister quilts around the world that will be made from the same blocks!
You certainly scored some lovely blocks in that swap!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I like the red and white background idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat setting fabric! I'm sure you'll find something too. I like them in a strippy setting. I haven't played with mine yet
ReplyDeleteI liked the second choice you showed, too! Hope you have good luck finding more of it!
ReplyDeleteThat is a really pretty setting. Love the second red print. Hope you are successful finding some more of it (or something similar).
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