So this post is for the QCA Bee 1 girls...
The QCA blocks so far have been very specific in instructions, but leaving fabric choice up to individuals. Well, I'm going to shake it up a bit. You have some restrictions in colour but freedom with the block. This is going to be challenging for those who like working to a pattern!
Colour and fabric
All your fabrics are solids. Black and white are essential. You will also need one, two or three of the following primary colours:Blue (royal)
Red
Yellow
If you're stuck for these and need a bit, give me a yell and I'll post some.
Composition
Guess what? There's no pattern! You have to do a little homework and create your own block. You need to search for 'composition' paintings by Piet Mondrian. They look something like this:
or this:
Or more complex:
Or even set on point:
You don't have to do an exact copy, although you are welcome to. Look at a few to get the idea and a bit of inspiration, maybe sketch a few designs, do some strip piecing and see what happens...
Some people may wish to measure and draft, others will just cut and go for it. Try to keep your angles 90 degrees.
Size specifications
Cut your black strips to 1" to give you a 1/2" finished line. If you need more definition for one or two lines, as per the on point picture above, go 1.25" cut to give you a 3/4".Finished size:
Square or rectangular, between 8" and 12". (The smallest 8x8"; largest 12x12")
I may be crazy, but I want to see what I can do...
Great idea! I look forward to seeing what your bee' come up with! It will make for an interesting quilt!
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ReplyDeleteAwesome idea, challenge accepted :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea! I bet you get some great blocks.
ReplyDeleteA great block idea - it's amazing how challenging it is making someone's block is from a concept or idea like this - then there is the extra concept of how it will fit in and work the the other blocks that are made - I look forward to seeing what you get and how you put them together
ReplyDeleteHeh, my bee mates might not complain after all once they've seen this post ;o)
ReplyDeleteExcellent idea, and I can't wait to see the stunning quilt you'll end up with from this.
ReplyDeleteI don't join bees as I just can't (or won't) commit my sewing time to projects for others that have to meet deadlines. Especially as I hand sew all mine. But this makes me wish I'd signed up to this bee. Looks like my sort of challenge
Great idea - can`t wait to see what you receive!
ReplyDeleteoooh, looks like fun - calls to my inner bauhaus-er!
ReplyDeleteGreat choice, I can't wait to see some block pics to see how this has been interpreted. I'm glad I'm not until December in the other Bee, more time to see what everyone else chooses for their blocks. ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm geeking out over here. I've thought about doing this b/c I love de stijl, but I am terrible at patchwork of the non-wonky sort, so I could never pull this off. I can't wait to see the results.
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