London Calling

Well the Olympics are over and now we are seeing images of the para Olympics on our TV screens. Getting inspired by images of the UK, a few months ago I picked up from the Fat Quarter Shop, ‘Cool Britiannia” by Benartex Fabrics fat quarter packet.  

I wasn’t sure what to do with this fabric, only that I really like it and wanted to get it.  Laying out all the pieces after pressing, I thought something free form would be good for the first quilt made from this fabric.  Yes I did say first quilt, because I expect that I will have enough bits and pieces left over for a second quilt that will be baby size.  I think that quilt will be a wonky star or a rectangle square quilt. 

In the meantime, I am left with what to do with the first quilt.  So far I have been making some random blocks. A wonky star, some stripes to mimic the cover of a certain Beatles album, and a disappearing nine patch which looks really cool with mini British flags. This is what is it looks like so far.

The configuration will be making some changes I think.  Shortly after taking this photo, I was eyeballing it and thinking I need some more solid spaces to give the eye a place to rest. Or do I keep it really busy?  Kinda like being in Piccadilly Square with all its overwhelming sights, sounds and traffic.  I will make some moves of the blocks on my flannel wall over the next week and see what I can come up with.  But right now I am really torn.