I played with my graph paper this morning and worked out the measurements to make a keyboard. I wouldn't like to stitch anything narrower than 1/4" strip though.
The black keys were cut 1 1/2" wide x 4" long
The thicker ivory keys between the black were cut at 1 1/4" wide x 4" long
The thinner ivory strips were cut at 3/4" x 4" long
The whiter edge strips were cut 1 3/4" wide x 3" long

This is all including a 1/4" seam allowance.

I cut a small piece of ice-cream lid and used double sided tape on my machine to ensure a constant 1/4" seam - it worked!!! surprise surprise!!
I pressed the ivory seams towards the black. I pressed the ivory pair seams open. I was able to match the seams when I stitched the black/ivory strip to the ivory/ivory strip.
I'm so pleased - it worked the way I could see it in my head!!!

I had to share!

Looks good, be sure to show us the finished product

Looks good!

you are so clever. is this going on a musical theme quilt?

This is very neat! Can't wait to see the finished project.

This is to go under a printed music panel - I'm making a small wallhanging for my father's 80th birthday. He's a retired music teacher/band master/herald. I'll take a pic as I put it together...
I don't think it's too shabby....as I'm still a beginner!!! lol

Looks beautiful

You did a wonderful job with it. He will be impressed.

You did it! Good job.

You are so clever!! It almost looks playable!! Can't wait to see the whole thing finished!!

Ditter

What a grand idea!

Very clever! Can't wait to see the finished quilt! :thumbup:

I love to see some difrent quilts and this will be one of them :thumbup:

oh my goodness, you really did it. good going!

Looks good!

That is going to be really neat. Can't wait to see the finished with the whole quilt. Be sure to post it. :-D

Looking awesome. Can't wait to see more of what you are working on. :D :D :D

Very talented designer for sure awaiting the finished product!!!

Well darlin', looks like U B sewin' like much more than a biginner!! Way to go quilter sister/friend. 'Do believe the answer to all quilting is "exact measurement and or "do it the way the instructions say. Measuring, ironing, pressing, then measuring again is everything, I am so proud of you. Your dad will so love your gift!!
Kelly http://www.cluttergutter.com

You've done a great job on your keyboard! Your DF will really enjoy this with his wallhanging.

Good job!!!!

Awesome, he will enjoy it!

Looking good!!!

Nice job!!!

Great job!! Looking forward to the final pics! Your DF will love it!! :D :D

That turned out great. Thanks for sharing.

Your planning certainly worked. The "piano" looks just right and ready to be played.

That looks great! I will need to remember that if I need something for my MIL! She is a piano teacher!!

Looks good.

Wow that looks great. I'd love to see the finished quilt.

Wow that looks great. I'd love to see the finished quilt.

nice job

How clever that border is. I hope I can see the quilt you're going to put it on.

Pat

I am patiently waiting for the finished result. ;)

Yes, we want to see the "masterpiece" when finished!

Hello Bronnyb Welcome to the board. You did really well with your boarder, thanks for the direx tion , I know its late / I'mm tired I'm liking what I see . Theresse

Welcome to the board Kelly, I'm from Montana. Theresse

That is awesome!

This is the best keyboard border that I've ever seen!!

I just love keyboard borders!