The Secret Quilt Project...

A few posts ago I wrote about my Fat Quarters from Thailand and the project they were destined for - a surprise gift for a very dear friend. Having now pressed and cut out the fabric, I thought I'd share my colour choices. The Snowball lap quilt is going to consist of 12 octagons each from 12 fabrics. I have so far basted 2 sets of 12.

Here is what I am working with....

The octagons are approx. 4 inches ( 10 cm ) across. The small squares which will fit between the rows are to be a dark blue colour. Although clearly this could be subject to change! I have spent quite a lot of time trying to decide layout of the patchwork and have opted for random placings rather than a set pattern.

I do hope I've chosen the right colours for M....she grows and adores delphiniums, and this was in my mind as a starting point. The turquoise and burgundy shades are a reference to a trip to the ballet at Christmas - we went to see Beauty and the Beast and both fell in love a dress in these colours which was worn by one of the ugly sisters!

So, another 120 octagons to baste.....I may be some time.