wensleydale 6

i keep photographing these blocks vertically when in reality they sit horizontally in the quilt. i suppose they'll be viewed either way and every which other once in the quilt and it's in use.

i was really happy with block 6 all the way up to the last outer rectangle. i had trouble picking the last fabric because i liked the inside fabrics so much i didn't want to spoil the look. i really wanted to find a suitable blue for the last layer, but settled in this bold burnt orange andover print. i think i like it!

i introduced a new color that i've been planning to use in the palette - the dusty light purple color. it feels fall and adds to the contrast in the palette overall.

these are the first six blocks all together. still lots more to make! i think i've decided to reduce the size by one row and one column. the original quilt is a hearty 66" x 72", a little larger than my prefered lapsized quilt. that's a decision to make later on, but 45 blocks sounds nicer than 60.

there are going to be lots of fabrics in this quilt! i haven't repeated one yet, but i plan to repeat most of them.