Decisions Decisions! I can't make one! I have finished all the flower blocks I am planning to make now - all 36. Now I can't decided whether to just but the blocks up against each other, to separate them with yellow sashing, or even another colour or .....................
I don't think I like this fabric for the border, maybe for the backing. I am thinking something yellow with maybe strips or and all over pattern - help - what do you think?
I am loving the layout for the flowers Jan-Maree! I do think you need something separating the flowers, but I'm not sure on what colouring to go with - though yellow would work, I think you need the 'right' shade. Also, that floral fabric on the left would definitely be gorgeous for the backing, or bordering - or even both!
ReplyDeleteBut then, you have much more experience working these things out than me! I am looking forward to seeing what you come up with - I know that whatever combination you decide on will look Gorgeous!!
Well, I agree with you. From the picture (it may look different in person) I don't like the fabric for the border. It seems to dull down the beautiful flowers. I guess about sashing, it depends on if you want the quilt bigger or not. You never know sometimes until you audition different colors, but you have an excellent eye, Jan-Maree, so I know whatever you end up with, will be pleasing!
ReplyDeleteLaDonna
I like the idea of sashing - I do have trouble visualizing but maybe see how it would look with sashing around the flowers grouped in 4's - although it might make it look like tic-tac-toe!
ReplyDeleteI think you are right, the border fabric doesn't add anything to those pretty flowers. Maybe just a narrow lattice would frame the flowers--have to try and see.
ReplyDeleteI like the flowers as they are, just like in a bouquet. That fabric does "dull down" the flowers. Maybe a solid border to make the flowers "pop?"
ReplyDeleteI love how your flowers turned out. I think unless you want a bigger quilt do not use sashing. I like it the way it is.
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donna
I'm with the no sashing on this particular quilt. I really like the way the flowers look together. Sashing would "individualize" the flowers. It's going to be gorgeous no matter what decision you make! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteI like the flowers with no sashing, although it would look great either way. I don't mind the border you have there, but I would add a solid narrow inner border between it and the flowers, just to frame them. But what do I know...I am a beginner! Great job.
ReplyDeleteMy vote is with most of the others...no sashing. The flowers are so pretty in that bouquet-looking arrangement. I'd go with a yellow to match the background for binding and just let the flowers float across the quilt. They are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI am finding more and more of my quilts lately do not want borders. Sashings are not so popular either lately! These quilts do tell us what they want.
ReplyDeleteGreat blocks--love the flowers.