Originally Posted by
Annie in MO
I'm not a big fan of alternating blocks. Depending on the fabric, a 9" sq can overwhelm a 9" pieced block, especially when all your pieced blocks are different. I prefer to make an alternating block. In this case, a 6" center sq with a
1 1/2" framing on all four sides (or a 5" sq with 2" framing). The framing then acts as a sashing for your pieced blocks. The center square could be the same fabric in every block or a variety of fabrics that coordinate with your pieced blocks. I would then use a medium to dark color for the framing of the squares.
Quilters are the best, i am so happy i asked instead of just plowing forward... as I only need to make ten blocks this ideas would not be overwhelming, thinking then the inner border would be the sale as framing of alternate blocks and then a coordinating outside border.
Thanks again to all that suggested...think i will go with medium for strips and maybe I can find some of the fabrics I used in the blocks -- 2003 maybe
thanks again, i am off with lots of ideas
Judy in Phx, AZ