I've been making a few more checkerboard blocks. I've tried to use some ugly fabrics, I tend not to use them if I don't like them, but really I should use them up if I can. I don't like the brown fabric that's with the blue/green one, but no doubt it will get lost in the final quilt. I like the yellow and grey one, the yellow is from the range with a name like Honey and Pewter.


I have also tried to make blocks with low contrast between the two fabrics as is done in the original quilt. I like the block with the 2 purple/pinks.


I've also cut some star blocks for future use. This is very unlike me as I really don't like cutting for a quilt. I've been watching the cricket (aahhh I miss work like a hole in the head), and while doing so I've been cutting. I now have a little pile of star blocks that are blue with cream, but for some of them I've added a little bit of red, pink or cheddar.


Sailing day today, so the cricket will have to go on without me. It looks pretty clear that we will thrash Pakistan, so no need to worry.