This is the same project that was on my design wall last week - this month's UFO. I spent a lot of time auditioning various sashing strips. I thought I liked white until I found the perfect blue. I joined the strips by machine on the front of the quilt, and am hand stitching the back seams. There is one more week left in the month to get a hanging sleeve on and finish the binding - totally doable...a "finish" is on the horizon!To see more design walls, hop over to Patchwork Times.
Yes, it does look like the perfect blue. Great job.
ReplyDeleteYour blocks look great, and I love that bright blue sashing.
ReplyDeleteYou are spot on. The white looked nice but now that you have added the blue sashing the quilt has really come to life.
ReplyDeleteThe blue is perfect. Are the pieces put on using raw edge applique?
ReplyDeleteGreat blue sashing, it really ties everything together. It really pays to audition fabrics first.
ReplyDeleteLove it...you are right it is the best shade of blue! A finish is always a good thing!!
ReplyDeleteThe blue sashing is perfect! The quilt hums with activity.
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Great call on the blue. YEAH! for a finish.
ReplyDeleteI like the blue, too. Looks like this UFO is almost finished. Good for you.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun looking quilt. The blue was a good call--just brings a new dimension to the whole thing!
ReplyDeleteuhhh I LOVE that blue!! gorgeous.... can't wait to see it finished. how are you going to quilt it?
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ReplyDeleteLove your quilt. It is striking with all the bright colors and yes, you have chosen the right color for the sashing. After I made the comment asking you to tell us how you created the blocks, I noticed you had already explained about the quilt in a previous post. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the blue. Very striking.
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Yes, on the Perfect Blue! Thanks for the reminder, LOL. I sewed my brains out, as Bonnie Hunter would say- at a Quilt Retreat. Time to rest and un-pack now.
ReplyDeleteYour last two posts make me want to try this prequilting technique. It sounds doable.
ReplyDeleteThe blue sashing is the perfect finishing touch for your blocks. You are right on schedule to get them done just in time.
ReplyDeleteThe blue looks great! Great find.
ReplyDeleteI really like this quilt and I have to say the blue is really a nice addition! Lovely
ReplyDeleteThe blue is just right. It's going to be a stunning quilt.
ReplyDeletethat blue is really perfect and make the colors in the blocks really pop!
ReplyDelete:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation
the blue fabric was perfect--makes me think of the sky. Peonies never last long enough! Treadling---maybe this fall I will dig out a treadle and relax more. I will think good thoughts for your brother.
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