The V and A Sampler Quilt

2. Cut several pieces from each fabric for an ample selection. More can be cut later after determining which fabrics are perfect for your project.

3. Place the pieces on the design wall neatly and slightly overlapping (figure A). Do not leave gaps or the color of the design wall will creep into the color balance. Place the fabrics up quickly. Do not think about each selection. Just slap them up instinctively. Then using the reducing glass, look at the work and begin to move pieces around and eliminate fabrics that don't work. Do this over and over until the composition is pleasing.

Appliqué

1. Measure out the finished size of the block on graph paper.

3. Glue up a mocked-up block on the paper (figure C). Pin it in place on the design wall (figure D).

4. Evaluate the project and remove unwanted pieces and replace with desirable pieces.