The last retreat did not produce a border for
the many strings quilt,
but it did inspire a new quilt using the borders that were too wide .
Pinned up on the design wall it looked like this.
I had great plans to use the sew along
leftover gold 2" strips
as sashing for this quilt,
but they weren't really making the colours pop.
So I started auditioning colours.
Just like Goldilocks,
the black was too dark
there's not enough of this green,
a bit too bright,
a lot too dark,
it's so hard to decide!
Finally, I found just the right one.
Some time was spent repairing the edges.
I'd forgotten to do the stay stitching and with
the curing time it spent in the closet,
there were quite a few stitches that had come
undone just enough to require repair.
So what did I choose?
Green! (I found more)
I'll have to find some more pins!
Stay Safe and Sew On!
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That green really does look so much better than the first options. Great choice!
ReplyDeleteThank you ! It does make the colors pop!
DeleteIt was fun seeing all your choices ad the green looks great. Such a fun scrappy quilt.
ReplyDeleteThank you! It is good use of something the incorrect size!
DeleteWhat a delightful finished flimsy, Deb! I’m glad you found such a pretty green fabric to complement the other fabrics in the quilt. Happy pinning!
ReplyDeleteThank you ! On to more stitching!
DeleteHow wonderful that you found enough green! Congrats on another scrappy top done. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss. https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2025/10/01/wednesday-wait-loss-452
ReplyDeleteWoot, woot! It was good to find that extra chunk of green ! Now what to do for binding?!?
DeleteYou really did find the perfect green for sashing. I got a chuckle out of "curing time" LOL.
ReplyDeleteThanks, when projects cure they are always a bit of surprise. A found treasure in the sewing room!
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