This will be part of the backing. The rest will be pieced.
No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him 1 Corinthians 2:9
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
This will be it! (Mostly...)
The photo may not do it justice, but in person the red is so much less harsh than the black. It needed to be a much narrower border (1" or less) and then the black frame on the outside edge really sets it off. The black will be no larger than 1.5". We tried the blocks without the sashing, but my sisters liked it this way much better, and I agree. You can see the details of the blocks, this way. In person, the red/pink border is so much calmer and allows the eye to flow from block to block. The black didn't. We realized that when we tried the red one more time with the narrower frame (thank you, Terrie!!!) Adding the black border provides a stop, and it needs to be fairly thin. However, looking at the picture, I am definitely going to try it without the black once the top is pieced.
This will be part of the backing. The rest will be pieced.
This will be part of the backing. The rest will be pieced.
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I like this sashing better than the other one! It doesn't distract from the blocks too much. And I love the backing fabric; will you use it for the border as well?
ReplyDeletenow this is stunning! Love the sashing and the backing choices.
ReplyDeleteLovely! Excellent choice. The red is much softer than the black, and frames the blocks beautifully.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
It is stunning. I love how you have done the sashing.
ReplyDeleteI'll take your word for it, but I really think I like the black better. The quilt will be beautiful whatever you decide. I love those blocks.
ReplyDeletePS: when you look at the two pictures, the black sashing doesn't seem to distract from your blocks as much as the red does.l
ReplyDeleteThat's quite fascinating ! how colourful is that.. looks super cool..
ReplyDeletethis for your sashing..I am there vicki, this your life filled with emotion, color and life..yep you..
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