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October 22, 2024
Kaleidoscope DONE, BOM original from Elaine Adair Pieces

 

 
This one is DONE and named "Kaleidotato", remembering the fun I had "grabbing another piece of fabric" like the gals did during their fun with Potato Chip technique.  These are all efforts at blending values of blues and orange.  

Below is the October BOM.  The BOM committee had a great idea - every block for the entire year will be  the SAME block, just using different values, which results in a "new block" every month.  I will try to get each block posted, to show appreciation for this clever challenge.  Sadly, I didn't win the drawing for October.  




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added by Elaine Adair 2 months ago. under bomoctober , kaleidoscope , kaleidotato
August 29, 2024
Kaleidotato Chips from Elaine Adair Pieces

I couldn't participate in a recent Guild Class called Potato Chips, but from the laughing and giggling that took place, as they pieced their blocks, it was clear that each participant couldn't stop making the inviting blocks.  I've had the same experience making kaleidoscope blocks.  Jes' can't stop with one design!   I was determined to NOT get carried away -- NOPE, I stayed strong and steadfast to the the original plan, ignoring temptations for MORE fabrics, MORE ideas, MORE colors.  "Stick with the plan, Elaine!"  


My goal was to blend 2 very different values into one cohesive ...

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added by Elaine Adair 3 months, 3 weeks ago. under kaleidoscope , kaleidotato
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