Your Opinion please
03-16-2011, 10:15 AM
#37
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I too, like the mellow look of 2, and think it would look more country. Seems to be closer in value which blends instead of stands out. I like 1 also because the blocks really stand out, but I don't think it looks as country. And I love the idea of a border with applique on it. Anxious to see pics of finished top!! Be sure and post!!
Originally Posted by wildyard
If you want a bright look, I'd use 3 for sashing then 1 for border. I kind of like the mellow look of 2, and would use 1 for border and binding. For me that is a more tranquil look for a sleeping quilt.
03-16-2011, 11:36 AM
#38
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Originally Posted by JCL in FL
I have started a scrappy quilt. I've been a quilter for years but only recently got into scrappy. I don't have a large stash but I have been given small squares of various fabric and decided to make a postage stamp quilt. My squares being 2" before sewing. I want the quilt to have a country feel.
My question is should I go all scrappy for the body and then add a border and maybe do some applique' in it, should I use the 4 X 4 squares with sashing around them or make them larger and do the same and which background do you think would be best or what color would you choose.
Thanks for the input. Scrappy is new to me and I've seen some I really love and some, not so much. If you'd like to add to my stash with small scraps PM me. :?:
My question is should I go all scrappy for the body and then add a border and maybe do some applique' in it, should I use the 4 X 4 squares with sashing around them or make them larger and do the same and which background do you think would be best or what color would you choose.
Thanks for the input. Scrappy is new to me and I've seen some I really love and some, not so much. If you'd like to add to my stash with small scraps PM me. :?:
03-16-2011, 03:54 PM
#40
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My vote would be #3 for the sashing, #1 for an inside narrow border, #3 for a larger outside border, and really like your idea of doing some applique on the outer border. Simple vine with some simple flowers and leaves (and continuing in the scrappy theme). You could even scatter a few flowers and leaves on the quilt body. Just a thought.
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