Melanie chose the Far, Far, Away fabric for her Giveaway Day quilt. She asked for a square wall quilt, but said that "anything goes" with regard to design. In looking over the FFA fabric, I decided that the picture parts (unicorns, princesses, frogs, etc.) would definitely need to be fussy cut.
I also tend to think that a little bit of the picture prints goes a long way, so I brought in a bunch of additional fabric. I like the variety they add and I think it also keeps the composition from turning into a non-stop Princess Parade.
I decided to focus on three dominant colors in the Far, Far, Away collection: orange/gold, pink/violet, and green/yellow.
I haven't made a green/yellow block yet, but you can see the fabric I've chosen here.
I'm using my Map of the States technique to make the blocks and I like the way they've turned out so far. Hopefully Melanie will too!
Loving the blocks so far and I think you're right about using the picture prints sparingly! I know Melanie's going to love it!
Posted by: Kaye Prince | December 09, 2009 at 02:22 PM
I'm sure she will LOVE these blocks!
Posted by: beth | December 09, 2009 at 02:42 PM
ooooooooh, i love them, i love them, i love them, i love them, i love them, i really really love them !!!
Posted by: Tiphaine | December 09, 2009 at 02:50 PM
Lovely! I have some Far Far Away that I'm saving for my daughter's "big girl" quilt, and this is great inspiration.
Posted by: Liz | December 09, 2009 at 03:00 PM
Nice! fabulous colors, fabulous prints! (i wish i had won!!)
Posted by: Ashley | December 09, 2009 at 03:01 PM
Those are so gorgeous - I may have to use your pattern on Denyse's new line - love how it looks!
Posted by: Amber | December 09, 2009 at 03:08 PM
This is going to be beautiful. Lucky winner!
Posted by: Live a Colorful Life | December 09, 2009 at 03:22 PM
These look great! It's going to be a wonderful quilt!
Posted by: Dielle | December 09, 2009 at 04:07 PM
I LOVE these blocks! I loved them when you did them in green and grey too. Do they take forever with the technique you use?
Posted by: Leigh | December 09, 2009 at 04:39 PM
Thanks!
Making the template is a little fiddly, but it doesnt take a particularly long time to make subsequent blocks once a template is made.
Posted by: Elizabeth | December 09, 2009 at 04:42 PM
Love your blocks! They're fantastic!
Posted by: Jennifer | December 09, 2009 at 04:44 PM
Wow! I'm sure she will LOVE them because they are gorgeous!!
Posted by: Madeleine | December 09, 2009 at 05:22 PM
Just beautiful!! Lucky Melanie!
Posted by: Audrie | December 09, 2009 at 05:38 PM
I'm using this pattern right now too! I'm re-doing a quilt I started waaaay back in 8th grade, using leftover fabrics that my mom had made into clothes for me when I was little. It's been a fun pattern! I'll share pictures on my blog when I'm finished.
Posted by: Jen_Ann_W | December 09, 2009 at 05:48 PM
these are gorgeous!! i really love the fabrics you've chosen to go with the far far away, too. they all work beautifully together.
Posted by: amisha | December 09, 2009 at 07:06 PM
wow- it's terrific and what a great way to incorporate the FFA fabric with the others- and as you said- not be overkill on the princess theme. would you mind if i played around and did something similar for my daughter? I have been holding to the fabric for awhile trying to figure out what to do and this would be a so fun!
Posted by: becca | December 09, 2009 at 07:27 PM
It looks amazing!!! I love this fabric and I have been wondering if I bought it what I could do with it...I am still a bit of a novice! Your choice of colors and patterns looks so great!!!! I may not have won the quilt but I got your expert opinion on a question I have had for a few months now :)
Posted by: Erica McCauley | December 09, 2009 at 07:40 PM
Your blocks are just gorgeous! Your fabric selection is divine!
Posted by: Jackie | December 09, 2009 at 07:43 PM
Those are fantastic. What a treat to get something from you and your creative mind.
Posted by: Cheryl | December 09, 2009 at 10:35 PM
I love the way you combine fabric here! And thank you for sharing your design process, too. You make beautiful quilts!
Posted by: Marit | December 09, 2009 at 11:20 PM
I just happened upon your blog tonight and it's marvelous!! I'm taking a break from sewing and am felting right now, but your exquisite work makes me want to begin a mini-quilt at least!! :)
http://woollove-functional-fiberart.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Heather | December 10, 2009 at 02:24 AM
She's so lucky! Congrats to her!
Posted by: wendy | December 10, 2009 at 06:52 AM
I feel like I'm peeking when I shouldn't, but this is just beautiful, Elizabeth! I actually have tears! I love it! Your generosity is overwhelming. Thank you so much!
Posted by: Melanie | December 10, 2009 at 07:47 AM
Every time I drop by I am inspired!
Posted by: Georgina | December 10, 2009 at 11:00 AM
love your quilts, you are very talented...you have a great eye for color and arrangement, thanks for sharing them online
Posted by: Catherine | December 10, 2009 at 02:19 PM