I need advise to sash the bocks or not.
 

I have 16 blocks( would not all fit on wall) and they are 16" square. I would use the cream color to sash. What do you think I should do? I have not decided on the boarders yet but I know i will have the middle block on each corner of boarders. thanks for your help. It seems when you look at your work for a long time it is hard to see from other point of view.[ATTACH=CONFIG]459391[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]459392[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]459393[/ATTACH]

I like it without the sashing.

Me too. Very striking just the way it is.

I like it best without the sashing.

I am trying to decide, as each looks really good. You sure can't go wrong either way you select. It is a beautiful quilt, and such a wise use of your focal fabric. Just three fabrics too...I am going to have to make one of these. Do you need it to be larger? That may make a difference. Nope... I can't cast a vote either way because both look good to me.

Dina

No sashing for me. Love the quilt the way it is.

BTW, where did you get the deer fabric? I love it!

Anita

If you have enough fabric maybe another row of black and white leaves between the pictures without sashing.

Here's another one that likes it much better without the sashing, it isn't a law that a quilt must have sashing or borders. It looks great though, you're doing a great job on it.

I got the fabric at the quilt show we had her in October. it says on salvage Wilderness lodge by Studio E a division go Jaftex Corp. 100 percent cotton www.studioefabrics.com Patt# 2108 The leaf print I used was corrdinate. The black i found has little bear paws in it.

Thanks for all your help. T:thumbup:his board is the greatest.

I agree that the board is the greatest! It has advanced my progress in a never ending learning experience called quilting.

I like it with out the sashing but also think that a narrower sashing, maybe 1 to 1 1/2" would not be so overwhelming to the blocks.Try making the sashing about one third the width of the pieced strip. They are 4" so try 1 1/4" wide. I like the cream color and wouldn't red corner stones be awesome!
Either way will be very nice.
peace

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If I were making this quilt, I'd go without the sashing. However,if I were to want sashing, I'd do it with narrow sashing as "ube quilting" suggests.If I were adding borders to this quilt,I'd see how it would look with a narrow strip of border using the white/cream first,then either the leaf print or black print or all three with granulating size border strips out ,binding with the black.Just some thoughts to confuse you with.Ha! Another suggestion is to walk away from it for a few hours or length of time, that it looks fresh when looking at it again.It can help you with your decisions with the" should I or shouldn't I" when it comes to these types of decisions.Fresh approach.It helps me.In any case, I have loved this from your very start of it,and it is so lovely already.

well fiddlesticks! I edited due to leaving out a word and now I gave the post to you the title.ARrrgh. Sorry about that.

I think it looks like a much more complicated quilt without the sashing. I like that. Of course, the sashing would look great and would give you more size if that's a consideration.

Without. Striking quilt, good design.

I prefer it without the sashing. You've got a lovely pattern going there. Don't break it up with sashing. If you need the quilt to be bigger, just add borders. IMHO.

I like it without the sashing as well.

Either way it's a beautiful quilt.

I like it best without sashing.

I prefer no sashing . Have you considered adding the off white as an outer border?

i like it without the sashing

I'd do without the sashing. It looks beautiful and just flows together nicely.

I prefer no sashing. Your squares already make a lovely sashing around the deer blocks. If you need it wider, I would use several borders.

Thanks everyone for helping me out. I will not be doing sashing. I had to stop this project and order more Fabric. I am making 10 more blocks so size will fit my king bed. I have 4 x 4 block and it will be 5x5 and then some graduated boarders and I think corner blocks. I will send a picture when it is all finished which may be a couple months maybe. Thanks for the encouragement.

I really like it without the sashing. The squares make a design together without the sashing. Good luck. Love your colors.

Your quilt has a feel of needing to stay together like you have it. No sashing. IMHO. I love it.

My first thought was , no sashing, it stands on its own the way it is. Very nice, my son would love this quilt.

Me too!!!!!!!!!!!

I think it would look nice with a dark sashing of about 1 1/2" and a border of the leaves and a dark fabric.

I like the sashing. It gives my eyes a rest between blocks. The quilt will be wonderful and striking when it's done.
I am a big fan of quilts made with 2 - 4 fabrics, so naturally want to see this beauty when it is finished!

I would like a narrower sashing.

I think if you added sashings, you'd start to lose the focus fabric. Just a thought.

I agree with Dina. Although I think with the sashing it gives a little calmness between the busyness of the blocks. I like your pattern. Easy but you can make an very attractive quilt.

I like it much better without the sashing.