I started collecting Ombre fabrics quite a while ago. Their subtle gradation of color is so appealing to me. I have been hesitant to cut into any of them though, because I just couldn't decide what to do with them.
A few weeks ago, a friend showed me a picture of a quilt that just blew my mind. It looked like it had three dimensional spheres on it. I couldn't get that quilt out of my mind, so I ordered the pattern. It's called Orbital View by Mary Lou Hallenbeck of H.D.Designs (here is a link to the shop I bought it from).
The pattern calls for 4 different colors of ombre fabrics. I had this gorgeous piece of Aqua Ombre by V and Co. and opted to just use the one color.
I used the pattern to make my blocks, but altered the layout as well. Here is my variation of the Orbital View Quilt, with the blocks all laid out on the floor, ready to assemble.
Every time I look at this, I'm amazed that the entire quilt contains just ONE fabric! The color gradation does all the work.
I can't wait to get this all sewn together so I can start quilting it. My plan is to quilt it so the spheres look like they're spinning. Hope it works!
Cheers!
Your new top is fantastic. Oh, how I wish I had time to play with this idea.
ReplyDeleteIt will be gorgeous Kathy. Can't wait to see it all finished. Your quilting is awesome.
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