 My One Monthly Goal for March will be to finish up my Flower Block Quilt Along quilt with Bea and Cecile. The deadline is in April, so I would like to have this project done a bit ahead of time since I have a retreat happening later in that month. |
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| While I was digging for an inner border fabric, I found this gold and blue stripe in my stash. It looks pretty cute close up, but I'm not so sure about it at a distance. |
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| It kind of reads as green when you step back from the design wall. I guess that would be okay as there as a lot of green in the applique blocks---something to ponder before making a final decision. I may have to re-dig and find an all gold fabric--probably a better choice. |
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| This is a "bonus" goal. These quilts have been hanging untouched on this ladder in our entryway for years. There is quite a nice layer of dust accumulated on them! I've been meaning to swap them out for at least a year--hopefully I can motivate myself to do it this month! Linking with One Monthly Goal HERE |
This is such a great quilt! Love the checkerboard effect of the 25 patches between the pretty flower blocks.
ReplyDeleteThe border looks fine to me, even if you can't tell from a distance that it is a blue/gold stripe. But if it bothers you, you might find something that you like better.
Love that ladder full of quilts!
I love this quilt. The first time I saw it was years ago in American Patchwork and quilting. I recently just bought the book and this quilt is on my bucket list. I love the fabrics you have chosen. Hugs
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is a masterpiece! I'm looking forward to seeing it all done up. Love your quilt ladder, too. Are there 4 quilts currently hanging on it?
ReplyDeleteThe use of your brighter blues seems like you're reaching for spring. Your extra tall quilt ladder is a wonderful place to display your beautiful quilts. Have fun deciding what to show.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I just love your fabric choices. I think the inner border looks great, but if you are like me, you will look at other options until you are sure of your choice. Your ladder is such a great way to display your quilts.
ReplyDeleteWhatever your choice of fabrics your quilt will be fabulous !!
ReplyDeleteWonderful top, Karen!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors your using for your quilt. It is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteOOhhh those quilts on the ladder look beautiful
Beautiful flower quilt, this challenge is fun ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful quilt to say the least. Photos don't always show true colors, but I love the stripe.
ReplyDeleteLove your flower block quilt and I hope you get it completed! Your hallway display looks fabulous.... nice to have a change of quilts! Hope to see the new display too! Christine xx
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly goal and good luck with your project!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt and well worth the finish especially if it is only borders.
ReplyDeleteKaren, what pretty quilts you have "hanging" about. I'm sure you will recognize the perfect fabric for your border when you see it. I would love to be with you as you have a dig. :)
ReplyDeleteYour color choices made this quilt really stand out! Love it
ReplyDeleteLove your change the quilts on the ladder goal. It is such a doable goal. IDE like to say quit reading and go do it! But ... your flower block quilt is lovely. Sometimes it’s hard to find the perfect inner border. I hope your stash “coughs” one up for you.
ReplyDeleteLove the combination of applique and the blue checkerboards! Such a happy quilt. If you find a gold fabric you like better for the inner border you might consider the stripe for the binding. I'm rather partial to striped bindings. They give such a whimsical look to quilts.
ReplyDeleteWas the sew along to be any flower blocks? I have seen some different ones being worked on.
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