This is my version of
Bonnie Hunter's String-X quilt. It is very scrappy and very long! At 68" by 94" about 2 feet of it will wrap under the end of a twin bed! It is so long because I wanted the pattern to match around the edges and at the corners. Now that it's all quilted, I'm debating about chopping off a row. Except that if I do that, the pattern won't match.
Let's see... who do I know who is very, very tall?
Here's the back.
The hand-quilting is finished but I still need to cut the edges, square the corners, and cut and sew binding.
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--Nancy.
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Well around here, we like them long. We are a tall family. And even if you are not - it makes the perfect quilt for two people to snuggle under from opposite ends! :) Yours is lovely - I love that pattern. Sigh. Another quilt that needs to me made. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I hadn't thought of snuggling from two ends. I had thought of little children snuggled crossways under it, though. Thanks for your comments.
DeleteCan't comment on the too long issue, but I can comment on the design, which appeals to me. I love scrappy, but I like controlled scrappy even more. I like how the scrappy parts are set off by the light colored squares.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you about the controlled scrappy look, Stella. I love a grand mix of colors but if there's not some relief for the eye or some restful places in the quilt, it feels uncomfortable to look at. If I should happen to make one of these quilts again I think I would make the bars a little wider and have just a little less whit. Thanks for leaving a comment.
DeleteIt looks great, that one is on my "must do it" list too. I also admired your hand quilting.
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