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Old 01-20-2014, 09:58 AM
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My DH met some of his birth siblings about 3 years ago. And one has become my best friend and sister i never had. She is amazing taking care of a moody teen boy who found girls exist and a kindergardener who is special. She puts them all first and never utters a squeak of negativity or weakness. Hubby drives trucks so he isnt often home. She never asked for a quilt but recently said that she considered anyone worthy of a handmade gift as being very loved indeed.

i have collected these fabrics over a year for her, but until the recent swap of a D4P twist i was stumped what pattern to do. So saturday i ironed and cut, sunday I sewed and pressed and still have 20 blocks to go. The question i have, sashing or abutted?
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Old 01-20-2014, 10:00 AM
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I like it without sashing...gives it a nice lattice look to me.
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Old 01-20-2014, 10:01 AM
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Either. But for size you might prefer sashing as well as a border.
The quilt is very pretty! How special of you to give this to her.

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I have plenty of fabric to make this any size i want, and for borders and flanges. I am open to rolling them onto points for something different.
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I'm no help but it's going to be beautiful whatever you do! She'll love & appreciate it!
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Old 01-20-2014, 11:23 AM
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I think I would like it with sashing to show each block. but it would look good either way. Try some with a sashing and some without. See which way appeals to you.
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I love your picture, by sewing the blocks together it creates another dimension of diagonal lines. A thin yellow border and then a thicker border of blue perhaps would complete this quilt beautifully IMHO of course
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I vote for sashing with a high contrast color to make the individual blocks stand out. I love what you have so far. Pls post again after you decide how to finish it so we can see your progress.
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Lovely blocks, your sister in law will feel the love! IMHO I think a deep blue for sashing would be perfect, then a narrow deep yellow border and another wider border in either deep blue, or scrappy with deep blue.
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I'm also really liking the lattice effect of the blocks touching, but whatever you decide will look beautiful. Love the colors you chose!
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