Issue 6 - Alternative Fabrics

This quilt takes wonky-ness to the next level. In fact, it is wonky on almost every level!

I really wanted this quilt to be scrappy, so I used 5 fabrics of each color. There will be leftover fabric using the 1/4 yards, but an 1/8 yard isn't quite enough. If you have scraps, this is the perfect quilt to use them on. When choosing colors for a scrappy quilt don’t disregard colors that you might not like. Sometimes a color you don't like will be the perfect color for the quilt!

Because this quilt is made up of all solid fabrics, I used texture to add depth to the quilt.

This quilt has cotton solids, shot cottons and cross weaves, cotton corduroy, linen and cotton blend, and linen. I was pleasantly surprised that the different weights did not make much difference when piecing. The shot cottons and cross weaves are my favorite for the subtle color variation.

Want to make some changes? Make 4 blocks for a wall hanging or make more blocks for a bed size quilt. Don't like the dark background? This quilt would look great with a light background too. Not in the mood for fall? Make it a spring quilt with lighter shades of green or a summer quilt with deeper shades of green.