Annaquilts

Thank you all for posting pictures of your blocks. I really enjoy looking at them and am inspired by those that already put the sashing on. How do you decide what color/pattern you use for your sashing without having all your blocks? Any ideas for mine? I know black would work but I do not really like that for a child. I have some bright stripey fabric with white. How much fabric would I need for sashing for 16 blocks?

jaba

I don't always Annaq but this one was kind of a no brainer. With the fabric I had it just had to be a black. Never would I have put bright pink and a gold-orange together but it's working. I have some of the gold and pink left so that will be the final border probably and the other may turn out to be the binding with a black strip between. I have a son coming home the end of October that I may have to hide this from.
Yours has so many colors, think I might try a dark tan, or really dark green if you don't want black. One of the colors that really stand out in the prints but darker. I only say darker because your prints are so bright I think it will make them stand out more. I just audition colors....maybe you'll like red or blue better.

Annaquilts

Hmmm yes, I also thought maybe dark green. I have to see what I have too. It is good to hear reconfirmed what is crossing my mind also. I did think of red but I think DD, mama of grand son, likes dark brown, green and blue. Lets see what I can find. Most of my fabric is in the FQ or smaller range with a couple of bigger pieces.

I also wonder if I should just sew the blocks together and put a border around it all with another kid's print. If I put sashing I will not put a border on as it will most likely get too big. What is your thoughts on this?

jaba

Well as 1 grandma to another I have lots of dk. green or blue and would love to send you some for your sashing and borders. Just show me a pic of that quilt when you get it done, seriously. Let me know or I can send you some of both and you can decide.

Annaquilts

Jaba that would be really sweet. Let me pm you. One of my daughter in laws is here and she says dark blue sashing.

terriamn

I did see your reply and glad you liked it TerriTerri

Elisabrat

Anna I would use a primary color your blocks all have a primary so red or blue would work since its a boy why not a primary blue of some sort? not solid but maybe a blender/tone on tone? in a bold color not baby pastel but royal! or another Crayola blue? don't go too dark remember.. the drool factor it will show a lot too.. surely you will figure it all out. Your babies are lucky ones

sunrise450

I have received a block from Anna Quilts. Very very nice! I received this a couple of days ago, sorry I didn't post this sooner.
Has anybody heard from QuilterMomma? Maybe I should send her a PM? I would like to put my quilt together as it is a gift to one of my daughters.
Phyllis
sunrise450

sunrise450

I agree with Brat. If you want it even more colorfull, how about different primary colors to go with each block? Not my cup of tea but I can see why a baby would love it!
Phyllis
sunrise450

createfourpaws

Phyllis yours is going in the mail today from me, have to go to the post office today at lunch.

I got 4 done this weekend being sick. Better than I thought I would.