![]() The skinny strips of intense color make the blocks appear to advance, as if they’re floating above a black-and-white background. To keep the blocks from blending with the sashing, I added narrow red flanges. I wanted to space out the blocks with sashing, and although I have many black-and-white prints, I went with this dramatic design. Here are Lustrous blocks made using Gradations ombrés and Kaffe Fassett prints. See Store for the pattern this quilt is also a workshop. ![]() I had to let go of my idea of Kaffe-only fabrics a few Michael James and Moda stripes were just the ticket. ![]() But when I looked at the blocks casually stuck on my design wall, I knew they were meant to be together. The original plan was to make individual "color-story" blocks and separate them with neutral sashing. Spumoni is a "molded Italian ice cream made with layers of different colors and flavors, usually containing candied fruits and nuts." It seemed an apt title for a busy, cheerful quilt made of mostly Kaffe Fassett patterned and striped fabrics.
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