one more round?
 

This is Kaye Woods' 6-hour quilt technique. I have made several of these and have yet to make one in 6 hours. This one took almost a week--mainly because there are directional fabrics in this so I had to plan carefully. Also because I don't have a serger so I have to double-stitch my seams to get them flat. OK---'nuff about that. The question is whether I should add another round to this quilt. It currently measures approximately 40X48. If I add another round, it will measure approximately 48X56. The fabric I am showing as the final round is the only fabric I have in my stash that would work with this--and I'm not willing to buy more fabric. Also, I don't have anymore of the blue dottie fabric that I used as the backing (see 2nd pic). So if I add another round, the back would have a different fabric on this last round. I have enough of the leafy fabric in the 4th round on the front to use that on the back. Or I could use the bubble fabric that I'm thinking about using on the front and repeat that on the back. Oh, BTW, this will be a charity comfort quilt.

1) should I add another round to make it a bit bigger (if you answer no to this question, you don't need to answer the other questions)
2) if you answered yes to the previous question, does the fabric I'm thinking about for the final round work with this quilt?
3) if you answered yes to the previous questions, should I use the leafy fabric on the back or should I use the black bubble fabric that will be used in round 5 of the front

Yes, Yes, Black bubble front & back.

I think 40 X 48 is a nice size for a child comfort quilt. It's not too big to drag around. It is a cute quilt. I love those colors together.

I can't answer the question about whether to add another round without knowing whether you want/need the quilt to be bigger, or whether this size is good for your purpose. However, if you do decide to add another round then I think your bubble fabric looks great. Having it on the back would also be nice.

I think the quilt is a great size as is. I would bind it in the black bubble fabric as this will frame it nicely.

i vote for the black on the front and the back

I vote for the black on front and back also.

I like the black bubble on front and back.

Black bubble good for front and back. Also like the green leafy for back. Either would be good for adults or both sexes for kids. Turquoise wouldn't work for boys.

This is basically my thought too. I think that animal print makes it perfect for a child. They would probably love it! You can make the next quilt larger?!?! Nice that you do these charity quilts!

I also have the same problem as you ..... I can never make something in the time that is given on a set of directions. It always takes me way longer for some reason.

All of your options are good ones, so there appear to be no 'right or wrong' answers! Both size quilts are nice, but if your quilt is for a child to hug and drag around, the smaller size is probably best. The dark bubble fabric goes great with the rest of the fabrics, so whether or not you add another round or not, it would be great as binding and backing in MHO! Great colors too since they won't show dirt easily if on the floor a lot.

I like it "as is"

I think I spend more time "deciding" than actually "doing"

I love your choice of fabrics. I have some of that animal print in another colorway and you have given me ideas how to use it.

Yes, yes, leafy

I think you should add the other round. Not so much for size as the increase seems negligible to me but because that black bubble seems like the perfect finish of sequence for dark/light/dark/light/dark. Also as a child's comfort quilt I would be inclined to have a dark final round to better camouflage stains, dirt, etc from the dragging around part that always happens with well loved kids quilts. So YES the black bubble looks a perfect match to the rest. As far as backing, I'm a use whatever is available kind of gal for backings. I try to compliment but have been known to go totally scrappy or reversible on the backs. Go with what ever you like, either option sounds good.

I really like the bubble fabric; I think the quilt is more interesting and lively with it. I prefer the leaf for the back.

Ditto this and I love it!
peace

Yes. Add the black bubble print. And I would probably bind in the black, also.

If it is for a small child, stop. But I like a darker border on outside as a frame. You could bind with the bubble and that would take care of that.

I say that you should leave it as is if the child is under 5. Over 5 then go ahead and make bigger. I make baby quilts 40x40 and that's good till they are about 4ish. Depending on how fast they grow. Then I make bigger about 50x50 for kids who are over 5. That is what I have done for my two kids and their friends. It gives me an excuse to make a new one for them as they grow and tastes change. If you want the quilt larger, I would do the black both front and back. It looks great.

Yes, I have this book. Directional prints ALWAYS makes quilting take twice the time. Yes, you could use the Large dots in both the front and back of the additional border if you need it to reach a certain quilt size.

I'm in the add black bauble camp. That fabric just sets your quilt off so nicely! Cute project, I hope you are having fun with it :)

Bubble on front and back.

I like the dark bubble addition....regarding the back....either way would work. Very nice project !

Fabric choice decisions make for a longer time to complete; I was using scraps and ran out of a certain fabric. Longer time.

I second this response.

Yes, yes, black bubble front AND back!