Wednesday, August 3, 2011

A Rainbow of Japanese + and X Blocks?

My Japanese + and X quilt is gradually growing in size.  Here is my 9 X 9 layout.  At the moment, I'm thinking I will go for a 12 X 12 layout so I'm over half way done now.  I'm also playing around with this rainbow-ish layout.  I know when I polled last time whether or not to arrange this quilt randomly or arrange by color that I had more people chose the random look over arranged.  I especially liked one person's description that random looked like light coming in through the trees.  Still, I want to play around with the arrangement as the quilt grows and see how it evolves.  I also realize that as a bed quilt it might not look as interesting to have the rainbow effect as it might if it were a wall hanging instead.  Still, I have a long time to decide yet...

11 comments:

Michelle said...

I'd keep it random if it was my project. I love all of the different prints -- makes it like a sophisticated I Spy!

Lynley said...

That is seriously beautiful! I too prefer the random, your eyes just keep wandering around it.

ladybugquilting said...

Your Quilt looks amazing!
I love the Random, actually I just Love the Quilt!

Jeannette said...

It is really beautiful! I love all the different fabrics. I think it doesn't matter either way for the layout because it is so interesting regardless.

Danielle said...

It's just simply beautiful Jeanette. As I said on flickr, I love the colour graduation, but random is just as good. Just make another one!!

Lyn said...

The way you have it in the photo looks fantastic ...

Shelina (formerly known as Shasta) said...

This is absolutely gorgeous! I think any arrangement of the colors will work well. I'm definitely going to have to make this quilt!

beth said...

Ooooh! i LOVE it!

Mama Spark said...

This is just amazing. I LOVE it!!

www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com said...

this is so inspirational to me. I love this quilt block and I am making it soon! Love, love, love this. Oh, did I tell you I love this?

Mermaid Sews said...

So majorly in love with this. Stunning. I love the rainbow.

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