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06-26-2011, 03:48 PM

#11

Scissor Queen

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheshirepat

I'm new to the board still new to quilting, but have been reading for a few weeks and enjoying it immensely! I've gone to one beginning quilting class maybe a year ago(never did finish the tops to two, and never quilted the one I did finish), and am working on getting my cutting an piecing skills back. I picked up some batik FQ's on sale and came up with squares that look like these...

I just don't know how I'd like to put them together. The straight "rows", or the "checkerboard" rows. Do they need (gasp) sashing? I've been kicking around doing some needlework on the tops, in contrasting color (like blue on the browns, gold on the blue) just haven't decided how yet.

I've a MILLION projects in mind (thanks for all the inspiration Q.B.!) and I'm trying to focus my little mind on finishing THIS one first. Sigh. (I've already got some antique handkerchiefs soaking downstairs though...heh)

I know the colors are a bit odd on this, I was just going for "bright" and lots of movement. All civil criticism is welcome!

I wouldn't do sashing. I don't think I'd even do a border around these blocks. If you want it bigger just make more blocks. It has a real modern feel and I'd keep it going in that direction.

06-26-2011, 03:54 PM

#12

sisLH

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I agree -a btm row of green to bring it together. OR don't just leave the green at the outer edge. Mix that up too and mix them all up even more than you have.

06-26-2011, 03:57 PM

#13

nativetexan

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I love the first lay out and no sashing needed. that will look great!!!

06-26-2011, 04:13 PM

#14

TonnieLoree

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheshirepat

Lol, thanks for the warm welcome... not that I need MORE warm, it's been over 100 for a week or so now here! ;-) I need to head back to my LQS to see if they still have those greens around...I don't QUITE have enough to border both sides...figures, right? I may have to lay it out a couple more times to see. Scrappy is a challenge, for sure. Not that this is some critical masterpiece, I just want to have a fun one when it's done.

That is the idea. Have FUN! Welcome from Eastern Oregon.
Tonnie

06-26-2011, 04:20 PM

#15

Jan in VA

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Mix it up even more! More randomness! This block begs to play, don't you think? Like confetti!

Jan in VA

06-26-2011, 04:26 PM

#16

DogHouseMom

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Mix the greens up with the others - randomly. No sashing.

06-26-2011, 04:27 PM

#17

luvTooQuilt

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Im a scrappy kinda gal.. I say mix 'em up.. add sashing only if you want your quilt larger- otherwise i vote scrappy..

06-26-2011, 04:36 PM

#18

bearisgray

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stir the greens in with the rest of the blocks =

06-26-2011, 04:42 PM

#19

Maia B

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I like the check board with the green at the top (your 2nd pic). To me that will be perfect. Definitely no sashing. I think the asymmetry serves the modern, fresh look you've got going here. The only other thing you might try with the blocks you have is a random-looking layout. Trust me, it takes a lot of effort to get that random look right. To me, your color scheme is unexpected, sophisticated, unusual in the best way. Like a surprise. And it really WORKS. Great job, keep going.