Sudoku 9-Patch Update

I was feeling a bit frustrated with the Sudoku 9-Patch the other day because I felt like it wasn't looking quite right no matter how I placed the pieces. The biggest obstacle was the rainbow-black fabric that was thrown in with all of the other colors. To solve the problem, I went shopping! (This is pretty funny considering I loathe shopping. Fabric, however, appears to be the exception.)

I laid out several random samplings of how I thought I might ultimately place the blocks and began auditioning backgrounds. Luckily, it only took a few bolts to happen across just the right fabric. You're going to have to wait a bit to see it, but for now, I'll say that it is a complimentary rainbow-black batik. I also decided to add black sashing to really make each block pop on its own and to increase the size so that this will work as a bigger lap quilt for one of my children...if I decide to share. *giggle*

Knowing I had remedied my problem, I set back to finishing my blocks. I stayed up into the wee hours of the morning and successful figured out a pattern for each set of blocks. To the average viewer, the quilt will likely look fairly random and integrated. To appease my OCD, though, I assure you that everything has been carefully planned and executed. Organized chaos; the story of my life!

Isn't she a beauty?! She's even prettier next to all of the other blocks. I must say, I'm feeling mighty proud of myself, too. Though they are not all perfect, my seams are pretty stinkin' close. And do you see all the areas I had to match up? No doubt this will be a work of art when it's complete. Unfortunately, it will have to wait a few days. The black I'm hoping to use for my sashing is currently out of stock. As soon as it arrives, I'm ready to go!