Yesterday, as I wrapped up my crocheting activity, I made one of the center squares for the multi-color motif.
Before today, I had not been able to get into any kind of rhythm with this particular motif, and because of that, I put off making them.
But this morning, after I had gotten my son off to school and walked the dog, I picked up where I left off and got back to work on the remaining 33 multi-color motifs I need for my 2012 North Carolina State Fair project.
The first center square of the day did not go quickly, but it also did not take me as long as I had expected:

The next square was a little trickier as I experienced some color hesitation and frogged that last three rounds several times before I was willing to let well enough alone:

The third square, came together with no frogging whatsoever, but I left it out of the original photo shoot and so got this picture just moments before the sun set:

The fourth square offered a few frustrations as it was not easy to pair up the mint colored yarn with four other colors, but eventually, I got something workable:

When I got to the fifth square of the day, however, things just clicked, and what had just hours earlier been a trial and a chore was now simply an intriguing challenge:

Here is how the center squares looked for their group photo:

I am glad that I have finally arrived at a crochet sweet spot for this motif as when I wake up tomorrow, I will need to finish making the 33 additional motifs, wash and block all of the pieces, and then join them.
When the sun rises on tomorrow, I will have just 38 days to finish this project, and I am probably going to need all 38 days.
The colors are sooo magnificent together. Looking forward to see the finished project. Blue Ribbon from me.
Will you post directions on making these. I make afghans for my local nursing home and would love to try this.
The squares look amazing! I love the colour combinations you’ve used they go very well together.