Sunday, January 5, 2020

Choosing a backing...........

I decided my next quilt backing was going to be a combination of several long strips from this box.  The label has slipped down but it says long strips leftover from backings.  It is so full I pulled the batiks out and will start a second box.
Here are the 3 strips I chose for this quilt.  I put a note on each strip with approximate measurements and whether it needs to be trimmed to straighten it.  These 3 are longer than I need but the best match for colors in the front of the quilt.
Our Friday night snow was just enough to cover all of the branches and the ground.  Now it will be above freezing for 3 days so it will all melt. That's the way I like it.  The older I get the less I like to be outside on slick surfaces.

One of my readers asked if I could show my favorite quilts I have made in the last 10 years. (I showed my favorites from 2019 a couple days ago).  Is anyone else interested in seeing them?

28 comments:

deb oldenburg said...

Yes please show your quilts

Sally Langston Warren said...

I would enjoy seeing your favorites,too!
I would be tempted to cut those strips up and use them in quilt blocks.

Lesley Gilbert said...

Yes please - I always like to see what you've made, whenever it was created. The weather has been a bit milder here the past week, nothing like the winter weather we'd expect for the time of year, but I'm not complaining, just wondering 'when' the snow will arrive - fingers crossed it doesn't :)

Mary said...

I always enjoy seeing your quilts and would love to see your favorites for 10 years.

Jane Dallmeyer said...

Yes show more quilts! You are a great inspiration!!!

Sylvia Anderson said...

Good morning Wanda, and yes, I too would enjoy seeing those quilts as well. I'm with you regarding the snow and ice, and have to be very careful as I traverse the driveway to retrieve the newspaper every morning. Take care, and enjoy your day.

Quiltdivajulie said...

Yes — eye candy!!! Like that you are making some pieced backings from those long leftovers.

dianen said...

Yes, I would definitely love to see the past favorites.

Becky said...

Oh, yes, please!

ebwhite said...

I would definitely like to see a review of your favorite quilts. You can call it "Online Trunk Show -- 2020 Version."

Lorie Kunstmann said...

Would I!!! I love seeing what you are up to and to see your favourites would be awesome.

Jocelyn said...

Yes, Quilt Show, please!

JaneRH said...

I would love to see you favorites from the last 10 years! I have so enjoyed your blog for at least that long, thank you!

Ann Pierson said...

The Exuberant Color's Peanut Gallery shouts "YES"!

Pam said...

Absolutely

Sam said...

Yes please to you showing off your favorite quilts. For the last 10 years and all time favorites please.( if they differ)

Noel and Cindy said...

I would love to see your favorites!

JJM said...

My vote is yes also... Anxiously awaiting the show !

Your long strips for backing couldn't be better. Of course you knew exactly where to start looking for your backing.

Weather here in the mountains is the same as yours... Just wondering when we're going to get hit with the big one.

JJM

JustGail said...

I'd absolutely love to see your favourites!

Anonymous said...

Yes, please! You are a constant source of inspiration to me!

Deb E

Roxanne said...

Yes! Ten years of favorites sounds like a blast!

A Left-Handed Quilter said...

YES, please!! - ;))

Tami Von Zalez said...

You know my vote is YES! I am also mentioning you in an upcoming post, I will put a link in a comment. I am cutting hexis for a special colorwash quilt.

Mystic Quilter said...

You bet I certainly would love to see your favourite quilts made during the last ten years!!

Jean said...

Absolutely! Your quilts are a great inspiration, and seeing your favorites would be a treat.

patty a. said...

Those backing fabrics are fabulous! You have such a wonderful, timeless, collection of fabrics! You are so smart to label each piece. Not much snow here so far this winter. It has been rather warm so only the little bits in the shade last very long.

suzanprincess said...

Oh yes, yes, YES!

mpv61 said...

I would love to see your favorites from the last 10 years!