As promised I have three blocks to share with you today. They are the beginning of the Yellow section.

Unlike the upper left section and the Violet section I am planning to create a number of blocks before I begin assembly of this section. The reason for this is that the edge of the Orange area that will be butting up against this section is relatively dark in value, and I want to be sure that I make a smooth transition. The first block I made for this section turned out to be relatively low in value, so I thought it best to not rush forward with assembling the first row of the section right away.

#33 Farmer’s Puzzle.

Kona solids used are Mac and Cheese, School Bus, and Orange.

This is the first block of the Yellow section. This block was designed to be a two color block, but I increased it to three colors by adding a bit of darker value using Orange to create the crossing lines down the middle of the block in both directions. I am not sure if the Orange adds to or detracts from The Swastika appearance of this block, but I believe that in the mix of blocks it is unlikely to stand out as a Nazi symbol. At least I hope it won’t.

The Orange was chosen to help with the transition from the darker value Orange area of the Upper Right section.

#36 Flower Garden Path

Kona solids used are Papaya, Nectarine, and Torch.

This block is darker in value than the previous block. It is likely to be included in the row butting up against the Upper Right section, while Farmer’s Puzzle is likely to be demoted to the second line of this section. Both the first and second lines utilize both Orange and Yellow fabrics.

If I had this block to do over I would likely switch the Nectarine and Torch fabrics bringing greater emphasis to the diagonal lines.

#34 Flock

Kona solids used are Lemon, School Bus, and Tangerine.

This is a very confused flock. In the original block the birds are all flying in the same direction. I changed things up a bit by flipping half of the birds about so some fly in one direction while the others fly in the opposite direction.

This block is high on contrast. If I were to do it over again I would put School Bus in the Lemon position and bring Orange in to fill the School Bus spot.

This is all the more reason to postpone assembly. I can always recreate any blocks that just don’t seem to fit after I have the full set of Yellow blocks created. Well, actually, I should be arranging and assembling after I have the nine block completed for the two rows utilizing Orange and Yellow. I can’t use Orange in the last three rows of the section.

As a reminder here is what the upper left section looks like.

My goal for next week is to have at least three more blocks completed for the first two rows of the Yellow section. The three orange blocks along the edge of the last row comprise the area against which the first row of the Yellow section will be placed. This area is pictured below along with the three blocks completed this week.

The photo above might make my concerns about contrast and color wash transition a little more clear. Rest assured it will be handled in the end.