DANDY QUILT ALONG – Week 4 Ombre Quilt Layout
Welcome back to the Dandy Quilt Along. We have a week 4 ombre quilt layout chat for you today.
The Dandy Quilt Along, part of StashWork Quilt Alongs, will feature four different quilt patterns that you can follow throughout the year. To join, sign up here. You will receive all the quilt-along emails directly in your inbox, and you will also have access to giveaways.
Things to think about when laying out ombre quilt blocks:
- Design and Pattern:
- Choose the specific ombre design you like. This will help you arrange and transition your colors from light to dark.
- Color Gradient:
- Make sure the colors transition smoothly across the quilt. Arrange the blocks so that the colors gradually shift from one to another, creating the ombre effect you want.
- Value Contrast:
- Pay attention to how light or dark your fabrics are. A successful ombre quilt depends on a gradual change in value to get that blended look.
- Symmetry and Asymmetry:
- Decide if you want a balanced or a more dynamic and unique look.
- Overall Balance:
- Step back and look at the whole quilt to ensure a smooth gradient.
- Personal Preference:
- In the end, what you like should guide your decisions. Ensure the final design reflects your vision while achieving the intended ombre effect.
- Feel free to explore various arrangements. Take photos to compare options before finalizing. This can provide a fresh perspective and aid in making better decisions for your quilt.
Dandy Quilt Along Video Links
- BASIC INFO
- Get signed up for the quilt along
- Get a copy of Stashwork so that you can participate
- Stashwork kit page
- FABRICS
- I’m going full-blown scrappy, mixing and matching fabric collections. Some of the fabric collections I’ve used can be found here
- SEWING MACHINES
- For piecingJuki 2000 (affiliate link)
- THREADS
- Piecing thread –So Fine Blizzard
- OTHER SEWING SUPPLIES
- FURNITURE
- HELPFUL LINKS
- Find all my free quilt patterns and favorite quilting notions in one place
- Quilty t-shirts
- GET ON MY EMAIL LIST
- SHOP MY FABRIC STORE
- INSTAGRAM: @southerncharmquilts + @meanderandmake
- Contact me
QUILT CLASS
BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE – FINISH IT
CONFIDENT BEGINNER – INNER BEAUTY
ADVANCED BEGINNER QUILTER – TRIPPY
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