Evy

I'm going to make a nine patch with sashing and cornerstones quilt out of the 2 l/2 inch squares I have stockpiled. I have a white on white print that I want to use for all of the blocks along with the print squares. Would you use the same white on white for the sashing? I'm thinking maybe a bleached or unbleached muslin. It will be for a boy and I plan on using a medium blue for the border.

thanks in advance.

Lori S

I would use the same white on white for blocks and sashing , they will visually flow into each other, and the squares with color will stand out more.

Iamquilter

If it were mine I would use the same. I don't think the bleached muslin would look good with the white. Lay out a block and then put the muslin next to it and see how you like it.

mighty

I agree with this method.

QuiltnNan

i also agree with the other posters

Sandra in Minnesota

I am the third to agree.

Jan in VA

Well, I have a difference of opinion (wouldn't you just know?!).

To me, a nine patch block is the last block I'd ever use with sashing because.....nine patches chain diagonally across a quilt, giving the surface interesting diagonal eye appeal and movement, especially when they are set beside a plain alternate block. Sashing tends to break up this design potential and can make the quilt a bit more "stagnant" (in the literal meaning of the word), in my opinion.

That being said, it is only "my" opinion and I think any quilt is wonderful; yours will be too, no matter how you do it!

Jan in VA