I took off the last large block on the right top that I had on there in yesterday's post. The borders are 9" each so that is 18" added to the width so I didn't need that 12". I'm almost done filling in here except for the 3" blocks.
I went back down to do laundry and decided to fill in with the 3" blocks while I was there. I also cut the fabric Kaffe used for his first border and pinned it up on the right side of the top. I didn't follow the diagram in the book exactly in the last vertical section on the right. I thought I was maybe done designing and then noticed I don't have any 12" blocks in the right vertical column.
I just pinned one in place over the top of the existing pieces to see if it will look more balanced. I will have to change the fabrics that will now be 3" squares along the edges of the 12" block if I leave it there. I'm not sure the 9" shell fabric will stay in there if I put the 12" block in. I'll look at it a few times today and hopefully make a decision.
I love the flowers and other fabrics but not crazy about that shell fabric. I do know that when you finish tweaking this top though, it will be perfect.
I am drooling over this quilt. Wild and red! My favorite! So fun seeing you create, Wanda.
By the way I did find the name of that quilt design I had asked you about. I posted a request on my blog and got an answer back the very same day! It's called Endless Chain from the 1940's. So fun to learn something new!
This quilt is going to be stunning! Those floral fabrics are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love the flowers and other fabrics but not crazy about that shell fabric. I do know that when you finish tweaking this top though, it will be perfect.
ReplyDeleteIt all looks great. You could probably rearrange until the cows come home, but I know you will find the combo you like. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOooooh, I love this!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you will work those shell blocks in perfectly. They do catch my eye whenever I study this piece.
ReplyDeleteAnother cold day here, and frost warnings for over night. We did wake up to snow on the mountain tops two mornings in a row.
JJM
Oh, Wanda, this is just gorgeous! I wait impatiently for each new step.
ReplyDeleteI am drooling over this quilt. Wild and red! My favorite! So fun seeing you create, Wanda.
ReplyDeleteBy the way I did find the name of that quilt design I had asked you about. I posted a request on my blog and got an answer back the very same day! It's called Endless Chain from the 1940's. So fun to learn something new!