I put extra strips on the sides but only squared up the top and bottom. I am thinking of quilting this piece and then again putting it into time out as I make borders to go around it. I was considering tulips and windmills, but I also have some Dutch prints that might be fun to add. And do I want to branch out into some other colors? And do I want a throw or a bed-sized quilt? Too many questions!
I doubt if I will ever make another piece like this although I bought the "Vermont" pattern before I got this one. This version of Holland (by Karen Abrahamovich) used strips that are 1.5" wide. I feel it looks somewhat out of proportion, but that may just be my faulty memory. I think the Vermont pattern I have uses wider strips, maybe 2" or 2.5". I had a lot of difficulty with the angled pieces, particularly the islands in the northwest corner. But they look OK in the picture taken at a distance, which is a relief.
After finishing Holland I started making green log cabin blocks as part of the Rainbow Scrap Challenge and ended up making 10 8" blocks. Today I cut out some scraps for some Traffic Jam blocks. Then it was time for yoga, so I probably won't get those made until tomorrow. I am happy that the color of the month is green, though, because I have almost as many green scraps as I do blue.
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