Define what you are striving for in your orphan blocks quilt. Is this about being "green"? Are you trying for "interesting"? Or "attention getting"? Or maybe, harmony?
Trust me, there is just NO harmony in this top. It's that one that I showed you back when I began this series of posts. My intent was "green". Didn't want to waste the odd and misfits. Tops like this happen, hopefully not ALL the time. This top has been on a "journey" and has a tale to tell...but not today.
This top is one of Del Jean's from mid April of 2008, I will have to see if I can figure out how to link that post to this one. It is harmonious, well balanced and lovely to look at. That's a lot in an orphan quilt top! One way to achieve harmony is to work within a color group. If you pull together blocks that share one or two particular colors, the color gives a unity despite different sizes and number of pieces. Sometimes you aren't striving for "lovely", but want the quilt to be interesting. Some of us really enjoy whimsy and something really clever makes us smile. Or maybe that is just me. Sooo...more stuff to think about or ponder as you make orphan block decisions. why, motive, intent, green,, casual, focused, harmony, balance, interesting, attention getting, etc. And while you are deciding these things, know with confidence that your orphan blocks quilt will be serving multi-purpose, bring love, warmth and happiness to someone.
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