Monday 5 November 2012

Value Added Quilt Along

A new and very interesting quilt along has started - Rachel (Stitched In Color),  Leila (Where the Orchids Grow),  Amy (Bad Skirt) and  Jolene (Blue Elephant Stitches) are the hosts of the Value Added Quilt Along

Last week, they've shared lessons in value and each of them has shown just how colour value makes a difference in quilting.   I think together these 4 blogs are amazing resources for the quilting community. 


I've been reading the QAL posts for the Value Added series and have been learning alot!  Everything that has been shared so far, has been very educational and I think doing a value quilt might actually strengthen my skills in picking fabrics overall.  I love learning more about colour, and fabric choice and how to use them to my advantage.

Last week, I've randomly pull lights, mediums, and darks out from my stash and came up with this pile. 


in colour
in black and white

Since I'm new to value, I've posted it on Flickr and sort for advice on my selection - wasn't too sure about the blue napsack print.   And as Rachel has kindly pointed out, the said print along with the light grey that I've selected, fell under the in betweens / borderline fabrics and suggested to use a dark and white solid in order to be able to read the value pattern I had envisioned.
Thus, this is the final pile of fabrics I'll be using : 

in colour

and in black and white
I'm hoping as I continue to build my experience, I'll do better with those tricky borderline fabrics! 

There are four quilts with rhythmic value patterns in this quilt along and each hosts shares a step-by-step directions for one value-oriented quilt that they've created.  I've decided to go for Rachel's Value Dance Quilt.   It finishes at 52" x 62" and there are three parts in her quilt tutorial.   "Part A" is about the fabric requirement and how to make the hour glass blocks, "Part B" will be the on point square blocks and these blocks are for the patchwork portion of the quilt.   "Part C" is about the assembly and borders to finish the quilt.  "Part A" was posted last week, and I've made these over the weekend...



I hope you'll check out the value added series and maybe join in the quilt along?

Have a lovely week ahead and thanks for visiting!




Linking up to Beth at Plum and June's Let's Get Acquinted! Monday Link Up


15 comments:

  1. I have to go and take a peek at those blogs you've mentioned as it sounds very interesting. To be honest, I don't really have a clue about these things and doing it more instinctive, than anything else. But it's good to learn, isn't it. You are so good at taking part and then keeping up with QAL, not like me ;(.

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  2. Thank you for the links.
    Your fabric for your new project looks fantastic. And the blocks are interesting.
    Liebe Grüße Grit

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  3. I have been reading the series and you are right they are very educational.
    I love the fabrics that you selected for your new project. I can't want to see your finished project and follow you along the process.

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  4. I am excited to see how this turns out and hear your thoughts all the way through the QAL. I agree that it is very informational and would really help with future fabric choosing and enhancing my "quilting eye".
    cheers!
    -k

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  5. This looks very interesting! Can't wait to see how your quilt will look. I'm going to take a look at the series. Sounds like great info!

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  6. I saw that QAL, will heck the tutorial sounds a very interesting read!

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  7. Looks like you off to a great start!

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  8. I saw the QAL and follow along reading all the informative tips on the Value Added series... Love the Jacob's Ladder Value pattern by Jolene... yet to decide to join or not... I have too many UFOs:)

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  9. I can't believe I'm not making anything for this QAL, I must need a break to work on Christmas stuff ;) I love the fabrics you chose, looking forward to seeing how it comes together!

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  10. Must check this out sounds great.

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  11. What a great new adventure FarahLin. It's very interesting and I decided to read their blogs when I have a little more time.
    Greetings Roos

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  12. It sounds like a really interesting QAL. Will definitely have to check it out. I have absolutely no idea about colour value.

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  13. Forgot to say The hourglass blocks look great! I haven't joined in a QAL as yet, maybe I should :)

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  14. Oh your blocks look great! I was reading about this on Rachel's blog and love the idea of pulling your colors and looking at them in black and white! Thinking about the QAl but afraid I have too much going on for the end of the year. Looking forward to your progress tho!

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  15. Your choices look great, and I have been eyeing this QAL but I'm just so busy making holiday gifts. Have fun!

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