I found one that had the same "sky" fabric as the top group of 3 so I sewed it onto the top and then sewed all of the sections of that border together.
I finally decided on a blue and purple fabric for the border of the bottom star.
In the overall view I see that I need part of one more flying geese block or a filler piece at the bottom. I will know for sure when I get the last 2 vertical columns sewn together. I'm still unsure about the piece at the top of the stars column. It is tricky to find a fabric. It can't be blue because 3 sides of it will touch blue, it can't be red because that touches the bottom of the piece. Three sides of the filler piece will touch a medium to dark fabric and one side will touch a light fabric. Finding one that contrasts in both value and color and still goes with the overall color theme has been difficult. That is why I chose the one that is in there. The value and color both work but the pattern is iffy.
Added at 8:55 a.m.-- I think I have solved the problem by moving the 3 star panel up to the top and dealing with the spacers between the 3 stars and 1 star or split above and below the bottom star.
Maybe try wee squares (2/12”?)in place of the patterned piece then you can get the colours and values you want.
ReplyDeleteHow about a horizontal row of flying geese or geese back to back making a square in square shape. Anyway, I love the overall effect!
ReplyDeleteGlad to know there is someone who wants their orphans to look loved as much as I do.
ReplyDeleteLove how this is coming together--nice work hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteWhat about a scrap of the fabric in the H?... mostly pink with a touch of red in it, and if you cut it right maybe a bit of the purple flower against the block below? But good luck and happy New Year!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely, whimsical. How about auditioning the background fabric of your middle bear paw block for the filler piece?
ReplyDeleteAndrea in Minnesota
Here's my two cents on the top piece of the star column. I think the concern is that it is one big piece. What would happen if you inserted a square of another fabric in the middle of that piece? It would continue the patchwork theme of this fun quilt.
ReplyDeleteHugs.
Yes, that piece at the top doesn't look right to me either, but I know you'll find something to fit that will finish it off beautifully :)
ReplyDeleteWhy not try something checkered.....that would connect the vertical column and the checked blocks at the bottom.
ReplyDeleteNan H.
In the spirit of all the above, what if you cut a slightly bigger piece of the same print (to allow for seams) into 3-4 smaller pieces set alternately so rows are less obvious?
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. That piece isn't happy there. I would add 4-patch blocks or checkers, either on top or bottom of the stars column. I'm sure you will find something suitable. You always do. ;^)
ReplyDeleteFun to read all of the suggestions you’ve received today. None from me 😉 I know you will complete this fun piece with what makes you happy.
ReplyDeleteJJM
it is amazing to me how well you make all the parts look like they were planned from the start!
ReplyDeleteI like the look of this orphan block 'quilt in progress', love the arrangement of your blocks and the column of flying geese. Missed the beginning of this as not been at the computer!
ReplyDeleteHow about cutting the 'wrong' top piece lengthwise in half and place one part on the bottom of the column? Oh dear, I hope this makes sense.
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