paula153

I have made this quilt top with 5" ten minute blocks and am happy with the result, but would like to add further to it and am at a loss as to know what to do.
Suggestions please, I just can't come up with anything.
At the moment it measures approx 36" square. I have all the fabrics used in the top still left as well.

the casual quilter

Is it the size that you aren't happy with? If so, how large would you like to make it?

katiescraftshop

looks good so far.

crafty_linda_b

Paula did you have any problems with the centers? I have made this pattern using 10" blocks. I love it. I have been considering trying it with smaller squares but was afraid of the center or last seam being a pain to work with. Any suggestions? I think if you added a border on it you might use the charms with smaller squares on the corners then set them on point. Kinda like a snow ball block if you understand what I mean. I love the colors you used on this one. Very good job!! crafty_linda_b

paula153

The cente was a little more difficult at first but no too hard at all, the more I did the easier handling the centre got.

paula153

Yes I would like it to be bigger and not sure exactly how big, just keep going till it looks right.

QuiltnNan

lovely as it is

Yarn or Fabric

How about figuring out the math to do a round of smaller 10 minute blocks to go around what you have already? That would be really sharp I think. You could also do a round or square I should say of blocks using the center colors - or even you could make the tan color bigger at the bottom and around the sides then do some applique flowers and vines - okay. I have it pictured in my head but I know I'm losing something in translation..

Exactly how big do you want this to become? I guess that is the biggest question to start off with...

MTS

:thumbup:
I was also thinking the same thing.

If the blocks you've already done are, what, 9" finished, then maybe the next round should be 6" finished, and then a round of 3" finished.
Or reversed. Do the 3" next, and then a round of the 6".
That's even better.
No sashings - just what you'd need to make the math work.

Yes, it's a lot of work and blocks, but I think it would be very cool.

So you'd start with 3.5" blocks (for the 6" finished) and 2" (for the 3" finished) blocks. Check my math. ;-)

annieshane

I really like these color combinations. I made one using much larger blocks, but not as happy with the larger centers. Should have used smaller. Have you thought of maybe a piano border using all the fabrics? Another option might be a narrow inner border of random lengths of strips of the fabrics you are using, then adding a larger outer border of the solid fabrics. Do post your completed project. It is very pretty.