Monday, December 12, 2011

Slowly, Slowly Step 4

Since my colors are out there, I figured that this guy adds a little Orca and Christmas atmosphere.   I find string blocks slow going and have to force myself to get to them.  So far I only have 31 of my triangles but I hope to finish before step 5.  Last week I broke a tooth, and today I have a dentist appointment (yuck), and Wednesday I am meeting my brother from Georgia at the VA hosp in Gainesville, Florida (about a 2 hour ride), where he is having a test, and we'll probably have lunch with him.  I'm sure other things will come up, but I hope to finish. 

Here are my crazy colors all together.  I think the flash washed out my purples a bit, but they are still far from the norm.  I hope not too far.  Not knowing what Bonnie has in mind, but wondering if she has something different in mind as to the blocks and settings, something that really showcases the orcas (she has mentioned a couple of times things that made me wonder)  I'm thinking that to be in the Orca Bay mold I may need to do a small black and white inner border, or maybe some type of black and white sashing or sashing and cornerstones.  Sometimes, it's fun to put a little of your own stamp on Bonnie's beautiful patterns.  Sometimes, (like with my colors) it may be necessary.  


OOPS, I almost forgot.  If you would like to see everyone's progress on Orca Bay, or at least many blogger's progress, go to Bonnie's blog here.

10 comments:

Kerri said...

The penguin definitely adds that arctic black and white, cute! great colors

Julie Kaye from KS said...

I don't know where we are headed with all of this either. But I bet your colors are going to be great. Hope all goes well with the test.

heather said...

The penguin is really cute.

Sue Daurio said...

No idea which way this is going to go, but I do know your colors look great together!!

Gerda said...

Wauw, I still love your colours, seeing them together is even more special and daring. Keep going on the strings, eventually, you will have them ready. I hope that I will to, I kind of hate making so much strings. I allways tell myself to keep the eye on the prize!

Jan Maree said...

I think your colours are wonderful - can't wait to see the next step! Keep going!

Amy said...

wowzas! Dems some bright colors girl!!! :0)
Can't wait to see this baby come together

Art by Rhoda Forbes said...

Lovely lovely colors and the penguin fits right in.

Ellen said...

You go girl - you can do it! You will have those strings blocks done in no time. I think your colours are great.

Quilter Kathy said...

I'm loving your happy colours and can't wait to see how it all comes together!