Paper pieced top done but?
#36
After reading a few suggestions I am still thinking of expanding this to a larger quilt, using it as a piece of art doesn't work for my home. I believe a king mattress is close to 82" wide and my more reflective thought is to initially frame the 60" panel with a green batik ( suggestion from a viewer) then a strip of black, then another slightly different width of yellow batik, more black then orange batik to take the quilt to the edge of the mattress. Then a drop (hope that is correct term) that is again black, but in each corner a colorful New York Beauty with the spikes outlined in black. Someone suggested tumbling blocks used as a decorative element on the sides and I liked that idea but struggled so with “Y” seams that I am positive I will never do a tumbling block quilt...ever! I am still unsure how to make this all happen as most quilts seem to have a symmetry and if this panel is in the center of the bed and below the pillows...that throws things “off” a bit and needs further thought?
I am truly humbled by your praise and appreciate your encouragement, just never ask for photo of the back of anything I piece as it is a nest of loose threads, some well placed fabric glue and seams that reflect a lot of creativity to get a match.
I am truly humbled by your praise and appreciate your encouragement, just never ask for photo of the back of anything I piece as it is a nest of loose threads, some well placed fabric glue and seams that reflect a lot of creativity to get a match.
#37
Beautiful, how hard was it? I have the Aurora pattern and fabric but have not yet gotten up the nerve to do it. I would keep it if I were you, in its original size, as a lot of technical hard work went into it.
#38
Quilting about two years... so not NEW but hardly experienced. I lost three knuckles, in a freak accident, on my dominant working hand and got talked into quilting for a diversion. This top is my third paper pieced project and I ultimately found that the freezer paper method is the way to go. Not sure I would ever do anything like this again...the larger meandering curves and tight inner corners were a serious challenge but J.DeJonge sure has some great designs!
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From 60" to King is a lot, but you may be able to get away with some border of the same colors you used in the body. Do you have enough left to do two or three good wide ones?
Be sure not to get too fancy, or you will have to change your name to basket case.
Be sure not to get too fancy, or you will have to change your name to basket case.
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