I need your help please!
03-16-2011, 04:56 AM
#34
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Originally Posted by Antdebby1
I made these pinwheel blocks because I love 30's fabric and wanted to do something different. I want to finish the quilt and send it to my cousin who is battling breast cancer.
The blocks will be 6" when finished. Right now on the design wall I have 6 blocks across and 9 down. Are the proportions right? Should I make it wider? Shorter?
Also, what about borders? I thought a small solid border (not sure what color) and then take scraps and make a wider border. Thoughts?
Thanks in advance for your help!
The blocks will be 6" when finished. Right now on the design wall I have 6 blocks across and 9 down. Are the proportions right? Should I make it wider? Shorter?
Also, what about borders? I thought a small solid border (not sure what color) and then take scraps and make a wider border. Thoughts?
Thanks in advance for your help!
03-16-2011, 05:06 AM
#35
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The blocks look great! as for size I am 5'10" and I make all my curl up quilt tops to finish out at 60"x70" that way it will tuck under the feet and up around the shoulders. Now thats not the case with my youngest DD she is 6'3" and growing, so hers get to be longer. I do agree with the small white boarder then a scrappy and then another white. Just my thoughts. Keep up the good work the quilt will be just bueatiful when your finished!
03-16-2011, 05:17 AM
#36
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I think I would do 7x8 blocks. that would bring it more into proportion. Then I would put a small solid border. then I like your idea of a scrappy border after that and then bind. That said. You've done a great job and she'll love it no matter how you finish it up.
03-16-2011, 05:36 AM
#37
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The size of your quilt seems right for a cancer patient who may not need the weight of a bigger quilt, and could possibly take it with her to treatment. Your design idea for a border sounds like a good one to me. Your quilt is so pretty, but the border would make it even more so. Best wishes for your cousin's recovery.
03-16-2011, 06:14 AM
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I've been through chemo twice, and you need something lightweight and warm. My most comfortable lap blanket is 60 x 60. My daughter is also undergoing chemo. I actually bought a fleecy type throw at WalMart and used that as the batting for a chemo quilt for her. It's light weight, launders well, and is warm.
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