I am in the process of designing a quilt & can't figure out which looks best, no up & down sashing, just black, or black with yellow cornerstones?
I'm putting a 1/2" black boarder before piano keys of the prints. Help, I have to decide right away, I'm in the mood to sew! Thanks for the input.

I usually prefer sashing, but this is one I like better without one. :thumbup:

I am not sure I could give advice but I really like the yellow cornerstones with that black. Very pretty quilt.

I have to agree with this, and I'm also someone that usually likes a sashing. Will be interesting to see what others say.

Here's my opinion.

I would use white for the border not black & go with no sashing.

I like without the sashing this time. I too usually like it better with sashing, but this quilt is so nice without it.

I can see how this would be a hard decision, it looks great either way. If you decide to go without the sashing will you place a border? If yes, what color? And what if you do sashing with yellow squares, are you planning a border?

Duh, I just reread your post about your planned borders. It will still be beautiful either way, I do like the little pop of yellow squares. Good luck, show us your end result.

I see you have a very narrow blue sashing between your blocks in your vertical rows. I think if you stayed with that size sashing it would look great!

That is a strikingly beautiful quilt as is. I wouldn't put any sashings in it. If you need to add something to increase the size, then add it to the borders. Add a narrow yellow border, then a wider black to finish.

I see there are 20 or so suggestions from 20 or so people. :lol: It's all up to you now! Please post pictures of this when you are finished. It is lovely.

I like it just the way it is....s o pretty

I think the dark sashing takes away from the pretty pattern. So my vote is for no sashing.

I agree.

I concur :thumbup:

I agree - no sashing. This quilt just flows on its own and the sashing breaks up that beautiful flow!

I like it better without the vertical sashing.

Lanny

I'm with the others, to not add in the sashing. With the striped blocks you have enough going on that the sashing isn't going to do anything for it.



And I THANK YOU .... I have some hearts made that I've been wanting to use for a quilt, and wasn't sure how to join them together as I'm limited in the background fabric. I think your striped squares have just given me the answer!

Plus ... the colours are perfect for another quilt I'm going to do ... I received a "Save the Date" wedding invitation in the mail yesterday. Lavender and turquoise hearts fell out. So since then I've been thinking about using those colours for their wedding quilt.


Please be sure to show us pics as to how you continue and finish off this quilt! It's lovely! :)

I agree-

I prefer the layout with no sashing.

I like it with no sashing. It is beautiful just as it is.

I like it either way. Both look nice!

DITTO!!! :thumbup:

i really like them both,but lean towards the yellow cornerstones
dar

It is very nice the way it is

Your quilt is very pretty as it is. I vote for no sashing.

I like with no sashing. Nice quilt

Both look presentable to me.

I agree--no sashing. :thumbup:

I like picture 2

ditto

I love your quilt and the pattern. Either way would be great. You did a beautiful job!

I would use the black or the navy blue without the yellow.

No sashing. also lighter outer sashing than black. Also piano keys border?

Like it better without

I agree with JoM

I like it without sashing.
so pretty!

IMHO, the black is too dark and does not go with anything. I would pick sashing and corner stones in another color-maybe a cross complement color.

Hi

While it's more work for you, I like With yellow cornerstones, however the one with no sashing or cornerstones looks good too!

Hard call on that one!

TreeFrog

I like this pic the best.

Another vote for no sashing.