help! opinions needed!
 

I spent time today cutting out an apple core quilt with the accuquilt. I have never done an apple core and some of my fabric was directional. This a surprise Christmas present for the DH. While I'm doing the layout I realize all the novelty is going one direction and the black the other, so I wasted time and material with the directional prints. In trying not to waste more before I start sewing there are four blocks that are the noticeable ones. They would not capture the print if I did them the other way. Does it look horrible if I leave them? What do you think? I know it's my quilt but still wanted opinions!

Thanks!! I needed that!

Yep, I agree - fabulous quilt! There isn't a clear "top" and "bottom" on most quilts, so having patterns that go in multiple directions is perfect.

me, too -- good-looking quilt!!

I think it looks great. We are so much harder on ourselves then others. I am sure they won't notice and will love it.

unless it's a wall hanging, the blocks can go any direction as to be seen from different sides

I love your quilt. It's like a big boy's I Spy.

It looks great! Leave it be.

I think it looks like you planned it that way, kind of like an I spy quilt. I bet he would love it just like that!

I looked for a long time and nothing jumped out at me so I'd say leave it. It looks great!

I LOVE your layout! Looks perfect to me! Go for it and get er done ;-)

I agree with everyone. Unless you are making a wall hanging, or a bed quilt I don't worry about directional prints because a throw is going to be thrown every which way! As a matter of fact, I would make sure that you have the prints facing in all directions. I love the way it looks!!!

When using directional prints, it is best to have them at least for both ways top and bottom. That way there is no one way only. Looks great just keep sewing.

Have you ever made one of these before? More power to you. I gave up on mine after I got to the size of a placemat. I think hand piecing this pattern would be the most enjoyable way of doing it. I didn't like having to change sewing direction on every other block and getting the seams to match:eek:. I really like your alternating blocks and having a dirctional print in this pattern doesn't show as a directional so not to worry. I can't wait to see this finished!
peace

EDIT: After re-reading your post I see you haven't made one before. Don't be scared by what I said. It just wasn't a pattern that suited me.

I think it's beautiful and he will love it just the way it is! Great job!

Very unique take on the apple core-I like it!!!

I like it just the way it is. I have never seen an apple core quilt done with alternating black blocks but I sure like the idea! It looks great! I'm sure your DH will love it. Great job!

Awesome I Spy quilt.

Wow I think it is awesome just as it is!

I didn't notice anything particular on the directional prints - in fact, I didn't locate them.

It will be a very cute quilt.

However, the five pieces with the white background really stand out - at the moment they seemed to be clumped in the lower third and a singleton in the upper left corner. Maybe do a little rearranging of those pieces?

I guess I'm blind. I don't see the problem. I think it looks great.

He's going to love it! I'd say leave it as is and finish that baby!

I love it. I just did a jar quilt and I intentionally turned some upside down. I want to see how many people will make a comment. I think you can see your quilt from all different directions this way. I say leave it. Great quilt. Lucky DH.

I think it's fine the way it is. As others have said - directionals both ways make the quilt right side up either way you look at it.

Thanks so much everyone, love this board!! No I'm not discouraged by what you said about never doing one before. I sewed clothes long before quilting so curves don't scare me lol but thanks for the honesty!! Going to get this put together today then decide on a border.....any ideas? Black? Blue? red? Thanks again!

That's exactly what I was thinking.

I like the red color for the border

Black! I love this quilt, one of the neatest ones I have seen in a while.

Love it. There is nothing wrong with having some of your prints going in different directions. Just makes it more interesting.

I love it! What a unique and charming quilt!!

Looks perfect the way it is! I love your quilt!

I suggest you put more of the novelty print ,that appears more fragmented , more evenly through the quilt, as it appears more to the bottom in the photo and less so at the top. Otherwise, I think it is fine . You've got a good, masculine look to it.]

I love it!!!I never thought of using a solid color like that. Good luck sewing...I need to try it again now that I am a bit better sewing. I tried a core quilt as one of my first and quickly gave up, but that said I did not know what I was doing and very new at sewing.

It looks fine and I would not change a thing. I love the quilt. Have never done an apple core. It is very nice.

I don't see anything that really jars visually. Looking closely row by row I didn't see anything to worry about. I once did a quilt I thought turned out ugly. Several people really liked it and the recipient loved it. So don't worry. I think this quilt looks great and your DH will love.

I love the way it looks so not '30s or 'lodge-y' like so many apple core quilts do, and has a very cool modern vibe to it. And maybe it doesn't look like this in person, but in the photo it looks like the black blocks kind of run into the designs with the black backgrounds and you're not getting as a defined apple core shapes as you perhaps wanted, and certainly took the time to cut and sew. But as far as the directional prints, they look fine - as others have said - the quilt will look good from any direction.

It looks great to me too. :)

WHERE did you find that wonderful "car" fabric--it would be perfect for me to attempt an apple core quilt for my car-loving son--he is always bringing me a sewing machine that he finds on his auction trips; maybe a car-quilt would show him I love it when he comes in with another sewing machine for me to work on or with.....

It looks great! :)