Yesterday's photo was just blocks on the design wall. Today is the quilt top sewn together. It ended up 53" x 72". I have enough of two different backing fabrics that I could add a border if I want it larger.
Here is the first fabric. It is purple and green.
This is the second choice for backing. It is also in two blocks in the quilt top. I still have Christmas sewing to finish so I won't make any more decisions for a few days.
The 2nd fabric would be a beautiful border, if you choose to add one to the quilt. The 1st fabric would be great for the back. Good luck with your decision (AND with your Christmas sewing!!)
I like the second one for borders; the addition of green in the first print doesn't seem to go as well with the monochromatic purple blocks. Both would be great for backing.
I love the first fabric for the back; the green really adds something! If you want a border, I agree that the second (all purple) fabric would look nice there.
I don't think I could get those blocks all sewn in one day. I pin all my seams fanatically (1 - 3 pins each seam); my result is always good but it takes me a while!
So far there seems to be a consensus! And I agree, but it would be nice to actually audition the fabrics. And I'd need more distance than I could get in the tiny photo I had. But, I know whatever you do will work beautifully. I love the purple quilt!
I have a very queasy stomach this morning, so I like the second choice for the border.
ReplyDeleteI like the first one. Pretty!
ReplyDeleteThe 2nd fabric would be a beautiful border, if you choose to add one to the quilt. The 1st fabric would be great for the back. Good luck with your decision (AND with your Christmas sewing!!)
ReplyDeleteI agree with joyful quilter: first fabric is too "different" to blend into top, but would make nice contrast for back.
ReplyDeleteI like the second one for borders; the addition of green in the first print doesn't seem to go as well with the monochromatic purple blocks. Both would be great for backing.
ReplyDeleteI'm going for the first one :)
ReplyDeleteFor a border, I prefer the second fabric. For a back, either one is okay.
ReplyDeleteI vote for the second one, although, both are very pretty.
ReplyDeleteWhatever choice you make will be the right one! Merry Christmas Wanda!
ReplyDeleteWow, that came together quickly! I'm partial to the second border only because it has more value variation.
ReplyDeleteI don't like the first fabric as a border at all but a backing is ok. The second choice I like. But I do like the quilt top by itself too.
ReplyDeleteI like the first fabric for the backing. I love the quilt.
ReplyDeletewonderful quilt...love the movement and shades..#2
ReplyDeleteHard choice! However whatever you choose, it will be beautiful! I love greens, so I would choose 1 over 2.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see it finished!
I love the first fabric for the back; the green really adds something! If you want a border, I agree that the second (all purple) fabric would look nice there.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I could get those blocks all sewn in one day. I pin all my seams fanatically (1 - 3 pins each seam); my result is always good but it takes me a while!
So far there seems to be a consensus! And I agree, but it would be nice to actually audition the fabrics. And I'd need more distance than I could get in the tiny photo I had.
ReplyDeleteBut, I know whatever you do will work beautifully. I love the purple quilt!