I finished all twelve 16" blocks of Marcia Derse fabric and this is layout one, the same layout I have been showing each day.
This is layout 2 which is the one I ended up with on my Stonehenge fabric quilt.
Here is layout 3. So which one did I end up sewing?
I decided on layout 3. In this photo I have 2" strips of the background fabric hanging on both sides of the quilt. I had overcut on the 2" strips and hoped that they would work. I think that is enough border to make the blocks float. If you look at the top and bottom edges you see what it would look like without borders.
I don't have to wonder any longer if the shortest bud stalk that was trapped between the 2 tall ones is going to bloom. Yesterday it wiggled out from between them and started opening.
I liked #1 and #3... both will have that random feel to the block settings. Yes, just enough for floating!!! My Christmas cactus put out another bud and bloomed just this week... and 2 orchids are getting ready to pop some flowers too. Can't wait to see which colors they are. Stay warm!
I am in awe that you have all the blocks sewn together already! I am glad that bud was able to work its way out of a tight space. It is going to be sad when the last stalk blooms.
"Floating frames" ultamatly designed to perfection. It was a treat to see your final decision on this one. And OMG your amaryllis indoor garden has been awesome this winter.
It's fun to see the different layouts! I like your choice of #3 with extra background to make the blocks float. Your amaryllis is beautiful! They're so good to have in the house when it's winter outside. I haven't had one in years. :(
I liked #1 and #3... both will have that random feel to the block settings. Yes, just enough for floating!!! My Christmas cactus put out another bud and bloomed just this week... and 2 orchids are getting ready to pop some flowers too. Can't wait to see which colors they are. Stay warm!
ReplyDeleteLove the setting you picked. I always like to see patterns float. You added just enough border for it.
ReplyDeleteGlad you went with 3 -- and if you need more of that background for your borders, I thunk I have some in the stash.
ReplyDeleteThat was a great choice. I love the way it floats with the 2" borders.
ReplyDelete#3 was my pick with the 2.5" border.
ReplyDeleteI am in awe that you have all the blocks sewn together already! I am glad that bud was able to work its way out of a tight space. It is going to be sad when the last stalk blooms.
ReplyDeleteLove the layout chosen. I love the extra borders to make the boxes float and not bang against the edge.
ReplyDelete"Floating frames" ultamatly designed to perfection. It was a treat to see your final decision on this one. And OMG your amaryllis indoor garden has been awesome this winter.
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It's fun to see the different layouts! I like your choice of #3 with extra background to make the blocks float.
ReplyDeleteYour amaryllis is beautiful! They're so good to have in the house when it's winter outside. I haven't had one in years. :(