Orange Peel quilt - layout opinions!
 

Hello all!

I am finally doing the orange peel quilt - I have had the template forever, but never had the "scrap" fabric to do something with (I keep donating my scrap fabric, and forget that I wanted to keep some!)

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The border will be done with a black background as well.

So of the four black squares ... which one should I do for all four of the them?

Thanks a bunch!

I like the one on the right with the lavender. I really like that one

Do you mean the one with 8 peels?

I can't choose!!! I like them all.

Not helpful LOL

Here's a pic with the black around the borders

other layout options are welcome before I sew it all together!

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The 8 peels definitely! It looks so intricate and will really stand out . This is going to be beautiful!

I like the one on the right with 8 peels.

The 8 peel one gets my vote, too. Gorgeous quilt in the making!

I like the 8 peels also and the first layout. It's gorgeous.

Another vote for the 8 peels! Looks fantastic!

Absolutely the 8 peel - can’t wait to see the finish!

Love the 8 peeps block. Your color choices make this a stunning quilt. I do have s question... are the peels appliqued or pieced? Very nice.

8 peel please! Absolutely gorgeous!

I like the bottom square, the one shaped like an "X". And the top quilt, without the dark fabric around the peels.

Also, (hope you don't mind) I think you should be more generous with the aqua in your peels. It's going to be

beautiful no matter what you do!

How gorgeous! I like the one with 8 peels best.

Another vote for the 8 peels here!

First I have to comment what an innovative setting this is for Orange Peel! Lovely work Marion, you are always stretching the envelope and the results are always fantastic.

I think this would look outstanding if you made each of the 4 black blocks in the center the 8 peel block.

Beautiful orange peel variation, just lovely.

I love the block on the left!! I like the colour contrast against the black and I prefer minimalist designs. But I know I'm in the minority with that preference.

Yes!! Looks like more work, but I like it much better than the others.

So 8 peels it is! And for the person who asked - it's applique. I've already mastered curves, and had no desire to do that many! I am hoping to have it done by Christmas for a friend!

Thanks all

I wouldn't use the black border squares. Makes it too busy and it takes away from the pretty center.

this will be beautiful. I think you should use all four, it makes the quilt a little different and interesting, or you could do two with the 8 peels and two with one of the others. It will be spectacular either way.

Beautiful. The 8 peels draws the eye and adds a nice sized "Peel Flower" to the center squares.

that is very nice!!!!!

I also prefer the 8 peel block because it has more substance for the center section of your quilt. Also, the ones using only 4 are too much like the ones in the grid where they come together, so nothing to make the center stand out and say look at me!

Thank you! I try! I always find a pic of a quilt I like, and then I end up changing it!

Too late LOL but thanks for the suggestion for a future one!

So I have sewn it all together and it's going to be for my friend's parrot (he loves blankets) ... I'm just going to put a backing on it, and do a quick job of stitching it together, no batting.

I have to say that I am not pleased with the method of applique that I used. I will not be using that method again. I found a tutorial on youtube, I won't say by who, because that's not allowed! But the method called for using fusible interface (fusible on one side only) ... sew the fusible side to the front of the peel, cut a slit in it and turn it inside "right". Run your fingers along the seam, use a "purple thing" to make your points, and then iron it down.

Well, I don't know or have a "purple thing" so I was using some non-pointy scissors - sometimes I got the point, other times not. On some of the peels, the seam just wouldn't lay flat, so some of the interfacing is showing. When it came to ironing it - it wouldn't stick. No matter how long I left the iron on there. I tried ironing the interface to the fabric, and it worked, but through the layers - no.

And to top it all off, the peels are kind of wonky because I couldn't get the seams (when I turned it inside right) to be flush.

So, it's a parrot blanket. The next time I do applique, I'm going with the tried and true method - I know that method, and it works well!

I love lavender but I am leaning toward the one to the left of the 8 pointed one.