Help with sashing, please
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]422836[/ATTACH]DC is about to assemble the top and is stumped on what color and width to do the sashing. We tried Natural-muslin type color and a darker tealish-blue but not right. Anybody have a good idea for us?
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I think I would try various shades of browns to see which would tie it all together. There seems to be some in most of the squares.
Then maybe go with a blue for cornerstones. |
I would do a triple sashing with 9 patch cornerstones. I'd use one of the background fabrics and one of the framing fabrics in the blocks.
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Black.............
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We thought of that, too, but thought it would detract from the appliqued angels. But thanks!
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
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I would do a triple sashing with 9 patch cornerstones. I'd use one of the background fabrics and one of the framing fabrics in the blocks.
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How about arranging the blocks so there is color contrast? The block design seems to give the illusion of a frame.
If you need it bigger, add more borders. |
The blocks are all soft so I would add a pop of color. I do like ScissorQueen's idea of 9-patch cornerstones. Since the blocks are all angels, how about a blue/white cloud fabric?
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Thanks, Sharon, It is a calendar quilt so the blocks are "pre-arranged". We could try the 9-patch style with softer colors.
Originally Posted by bearisgray
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How about arranging the blocks so there is color contrast? The block design seems to give the illusion of a frame.
If you need it bigger, add more borders. |
Originally Posted by Kitsie
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We thought of that, too, but thought it would detract from the appliqued angels. But thanks!
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it would be a lot of work but...
i would try a two-color sashing between each block. for instance Jan/Feb... maroon on the left and green on the right. feb/march... maroon on the left, light green on the right, etc. perhaps a sq in a sq for the cornerstones. |
What about a soft gray? It looks like it would go with many of the blocks. Let us know what you decide!
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Thanks to all you helpers! After trying a few fabrics we decided to use a single fabric, browny/rust and no corner stones - at least not in the plans for today! Still a lot more applique to do, but my DC is happy with the sashing fabric!
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That is lovely. What is the pattern???
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Originally Posted by Quilter 65
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That is lovely. What is the pattern???
http://shop.arttoheart.com/searchqui...ngels+among+us this is where I got the pattern and be sure to look at the specialty buttons to adorn it ... |
Great idea with the rust/brown. Makes all blocks pop!!!Of course show us the finished quilt!!!
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