Transparency, a bit of a brain tease

True confessions: I’ve been avoiding this part of Pas de Deux. I questioned the colors for this patchwork group and the construction presented so many choices. Which would be best?

Well, no more delays! I’m aiming to finish my first Pas de Deux quilt this month, so it is high time for Transparency.

After looking at my already-sewn patchwork groups, I decided that my quilt needs more green. I substituted the dark blue/teal in Transparency, as shown in the original Full Spectrum quilt mock up, for green. It is in fact a similar gray/green combo as my Pinwheel Star block, but a sampler quilt can benefit from a bit of repetition.

In terms of construction, I’m pleased with the method I worked out. It begins with sewing batches of identical elements and then flows into a log-cabin style assembly. Once everything is decided and worked out on paper, it’s no trouble at all to sew. And that’s my job, after all - working out a logical construction plan! I love when the end result feels tidy. Club members, I think you’ll enjoy sewing this one!

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Introducing, Transparency! She’s a bit of a brain tease at first (or second) glance, but in the end she’s a simple girl. You’ll see.

Whoa! Check out my design wall. My full spectrum Pas de Deux is almost, almost done!

I use the Transparency group to introduce a new technique for Pas de Deux club: partial seams. There’s just one partial seam in the block, which you can find at the inside right corner. Partial seams will be utilized further for assembling our patchwork sampler.

I’m SO excited to start assembling my Pas de Deux quilt top this week!