One of the challenges of laying out these blocks was whether to focus on the border color of each block or to focus on the colors in the blocks themselves. I tended to focus on the border colors and now I see that some blocks could have been placed better for overall balance of the lights and darks. But I won't be changing the placement of any of the blocks now!
In some lighting the sashing looks almost black, it's such a dark green.
When I sew a top together I the blocks and sashing into rows. I use numbered tags on the far left block/sashing, then stack the the pieces in order so I can pin them while riding or watching TV, then sew the blocks into a row. Next I pin and sew the rows together. Is that how you do it, too? Or is there a better way?
This is the finished goal. I used three different fabrics for the sashing. They are more obvious here than in person.
Now that this part of the quilt is finished I need to cut and sew sashing, then cut and stitch the applique pieces across the top border and lower corners.
So, I've finished my One Monthly Goal for June and I'm linking this post to One Monthly Goal June Finish Link-up at Elm Street Quilts. Thanks for hosting, Patty.
I'm also linking this post to
> Finished or Not Friday at Alycia Quilts
> Brag about Your Beauties at From Bolt to Beauty
> Peacock Party at Wendy's Quilts and More
> Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? at Confessions of a Fabric Addict
Thanks for hosting, ladies.
--Nancy.
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I love the look of this quilt. The sashing is perfect. Hugs
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Cathy. I hope the border and appliques enhance it rather than detract.
DeleteAnother finish!
ReplyDeleteI don't use pins when I sew, so I just stack from right to left, then stack rotating and half turn. I take a picture of my lay out bec my stacking always gets mixed up.
Yes, an interim finish. It still needs the border and appliques but it was a finish for my monthly goal.
DeleteI admire you for not using pins when you sew, Lizzy. My seams would be a mess without pins. I think by blocks would be a mess without stacking in order with a pinned notation. in fact, I think I tried it once and decided never again! Haha.
This turned out so wonderful. I thought you might have used different fabrics for the sashing but then wondered if it was just the camera and lighting. I think that adds some extra interest to the quilt. I didn't realize that there was applique too. How fun!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Robin. Yes, I used three different dark greens for the sashing and am using two for the border. It does add some interest but I'm wondering if the differences in the greens are a little too much. It's really too late to change them though, even if they are.
DeleteThat went together beautifully! Best of luck on the borders.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Joyful!
DeleteCaught up on your posts, Nancy. I enjoyed seeing all your Baskets of Plenty as I was with you on your stitching journey when making them. They look wonderful as does the quilt in this post. I will be interested in seeing what you have in mind to work on next. Kudos for getting these finished up.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Jocelyn. I'm still working on the Everyday Patchwork border just now and have applique to prepare and stitch for that. But I'll be moving on to something else that requires machine sewing while I applique by hand but I'm not sure what yet.
DeleteIt is looking so great. The greens are nice. I have started piecing large quilts in four separate sections. It's easier to press that way. I chain piece the blocks in each section, press each section well, and then sew those four sections together.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Cynthia. I would guess 4 sections would be easier to press. I know it was when I saw making and sewing Cheddarback blocks together, though that wasn't in just four sections but in several sections. Maybe I'll try it on an upcoming quilt.
DeleteLooks really good, Nancy! I love the warmth of the look of this.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Janet. I always think dark quilts are warmer in the winter (and this one leans toward the dark side) though I'm not sure that's true. Maybe the two light quilts I made have lighter batting in them....
DeleteWell done! Congratulations on your finish, and the sashings are great!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Frédérique.
DeleteGreat job with your final sampler layout, and using different shades of green for your sashing was a stroke of genius! It's subtle, but it adds some extra depth and interest, and I think it helps all of the blocks to blend well. Beautiful sampler!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Rebecca Grace. The genius part came from Cheri Payne who used several different blacks in her original quilt for this pattern. Not wanting black, I thought/hoped the greens would work. I was grateful to have several that were similarly dark.
DeleteLovely. Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and congrats on your finish.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Patty.
DeleteThis is beautiful!! I love all the colors in it! How will you quilt it?
ReplyDeleteThank you, Alycia. I'm not sure about the quilting yet but probably something simple, perhaps Baptist Fans. I always hand quilt. Do you have any great ideas?
DeleteThere are other ways to put it together, but if your way is working for you and makes you happy, no need to change. The quilt looks beautiful! Congratulations on getting your goal finished.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Susan. The rows work but at some point it becomes a little cumbersome. I suppose there is always that one last row when two parts of the quilt have to be stitched together unless one does partial seams (of which I'm not a fan).
DeleteCongratulations on your finish, it is lovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Karrin.
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