Enough Blocks to Start

I'm not sure how many blocks I've made, but I've got enough to start looking at my graph paper pattern and start laying them out.

I love making the little double four patch blocks as a way to direct your eye around the quilt.  I never know exactly where they will go or how many I'll need.  That's part of the beauty of this technique, you really are designing a "One of a Kind" original :).  I like that.

I usually start in the top left corner and just start placing the blocks.  When I'm about 1/2 way done, I will begin to see which color seems dominant and which color I need to balance things out.

I'm auditioning some borders for the trees but will wait until more of the blocks are done to see which color I like best.

There was a question on how I did the trees.  I know there are several ways to do this. I decided to draw the shape, then drew random lines, made patterns and then paper pieced them.

I used my trusty Tri-Recs ruler.  As you can see, I made them longer than the ruler.

Nothing fancy, but it got the job done.  I'm thinking of using a different technique for the large tree in the center.

Back to sewing, hope it's a good day.

Karen