Originally Posted by Nolee
I have such a hard time putting unmatched patterns or un-coordinating colors together, yet I love the scrap quilts of others. I always think I need a neutral between them to separate the conflicting patterns. How do I overcome this? I've often wondered if I put a border around each block if that would help.
I think the blue focus strip she used is your answer. See how it does an on-point bordering of the chaotic strings? I did a string quilt that I did border the pieces on because I felt the same way you do....but I never thought of using a focus fabric :roll:. I learn something new every day!