My "Picnic on Central Park" quilt is growing! I know that these basket blocks are considered terribly traditional and boring by many but I really like trying out the old blocks with new fabrics. They also provide good piecing practice.
I have completed as many "colored" basket blocks as I could using one "Central Park" layer cake. Now I am going to make some with the stone colored baskets filled with various colored HSTs. I bought some additional yardage in that color for this purpose.
Not boring at all I love the traditional patterns and they look great with the new fabrics.. I believe if these patterns have been around this long there must be something to them.
ReplyDeleteI agree - not at all boring! The modern fabrics really freshen up the pattern here. I'm loving how it's coming together!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks pretty and not boring at all!! You're making quick work of it :)
ReplyDeleteI love it! It's going to be beautiful!
ReplyDeleteTraditional blocks aren’t boring and certainly not when you use gorgeous fabrics like you do!
ReplyDeleteI'm just loving these! It's going to be a gorgeous and fun quilt when it's finished!
ReplyDeleteVERY nice, whatever you call them!
ReplyDeleteI agree--very interesting color combo.
ReplyDeleteThis is turning out absolutely beautiful. The material is just perfect for this basket and flowers!!!!! great job.
ReplyDeleteIt's so bright and cheery! It's going to be beautiful.
ReplyDelete"terribly traditional and boring".....I'd have to say that you are blowing the boring right out of traditional blocks!!!
ReplyDeleteNot that I have ever considered traditional blocks boring----but I suppose it's all a matter of perspective and I am so happy that you are showing all of us how just using new and vibrant fabrics can change the way a block looks!
Can't wait to see more of it, it is so pretty already!
Not at all! I think the fresh fabrics and white sashing make this quilt VERY modern and wonderful!
ReplyDeletelooking great! ANd I don't think they're boring at all. I really love traditional blocks made with modern fabrics.
ReplyDeleteThey look so springy. And yes, they are traditional, but not boring!
ReplyDeleteSo we're all agreed? Modern fabric + traditional block = awesomeness?
ReplyDeleteI love you're using the old blocks and putting new life back into them as they really are amazing!
ReplyDeleteHahaha...I really like the "wood" sashing!:)
ReplyDeleteLove them! I've been looking for a way to do this block. You have inspired me. I truly like what you have going. Keep us posted.
ReplyDeletethe baskets are so pretty in these lively colours Amy! old blocks are cool btw!
ReplyDeletedefinitely agree- i LOVE modern fabric and traditional blocks. this is so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are turning out beautiful! Can't wait to see the finished project.
ReplyDeleteYour baskets are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!! Love central park! Guess which basket is my favorite?!? ;0)
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