Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Quilts in progress

I finished the squares for the "Spring Fling" quilt and put them on my design wall. I am very pleased how it turned out. When I was piecing them I didn't know how much I would like this quilt because it seems like there was almost too many colors in this line, but the white seems to tie it all together. It calls for 2 borders but I didn't buy the fabric for it. Will a white border work okay? Or no border at all? For the binding I have enough squares left to make a scrappy binding. I would love everyones thoughts on this please.
And then the whirlygigs that I was working on at the beach.......I have about 50 squares done. I am just trying to figure out what size to make the quilt.

I need to get cracking at my quilting frame so I don't get a build up of quilt tops that need quilting.
Take care,
Cathy


7 comments:

  1. Love your idea of white border and scrappy binding. Your quilt will be so pretty (so will the whirlygig quilt).

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  2. I like the white border and scrappy binding idea too...that will keep the focus on the center of the quilt. Love those whirlygigs...they are such fun to do.

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  3. It's unanimous so far. I say white border too. It will make the quilt look complete. Very pretty.

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  4. i love this pattern -- I remember it - I almost bought it. Still may.

    Hmm border -- so many possibilities. But I like your idea White with the scrappy binding. Perfect. These colors are so fun.

    How big are those whirlygig blocks?

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  5. Lucy, it was a fun pattern to make...took a little time but worth it. The whirlygigs are 8 1/2" unfinished. I didn't use a template so I am having to do a little trimming. Hope your having fun on your trip!
    Cathy

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  6. Cathy, it's absolutely beautiful, I love it! My vote is for no border at all.

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  7. Spring Fling is a real beauty! I love it.

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