As in previous years, I crafted some swatch cards, so I can easily keep track of what's what in the coming months. I print mine on card stock after I fill in the fabric detail using a basic WORD document. I like to note that info JUST in case I run low on something before my blocks are done. Then I cut my swatches 1" x 1 1/2", run a little glue stick along the top of each swatch to set it into place on the card. Then when I have the whole row cut and lightly glued down, I machine-stitch across them. Twice. Nothing fancy, but I find it is a handy resource with a project as long as the Summer Sampler. If you'd like a copy of my blank template, just reply back to this email. and I'd be happy to send it to you! A Quilter's Table
How to pick colors
Beautiful
using the edges
Or you could try playing around with a more modern, abstract layout like @sunrayatplay. The sky is the limit!
You can make fairly traditional zig-zags with the Scrappy Triangles like @flourishingpalms or ....
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