My First Attempt at Quilting

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08-11-2011, 10:39 AM

#81

Joyce Ann

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I like it the way it is

08-11-2011, 10:51 AM

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BrendaY

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Well.. I think it's lovely this way...

I enjoy making the same thing several times, just changing something about it each time... helps me begin seeing more ways of doing things... and opens my imagination to other possibilities...

Just relax and have fun with it...

08-15-2011, 02:15 AM

#83

Annya

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Originally Posted by MadQuilter

I have the same fabric. Pretty birds. Question: Why are you doing double sashing? I would take one of the rows of sashing out between the rows.SO for me the order would be sashing - bird square - sashing - bird square.....OF course it is your top so if you like it as is, that certainly works.

I agree with MadQuilter about having just the one row of sashing around the blocks. I think it would look better. Try it out and see what you think yourself.

08-15-2011, 02:50 AM

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nhweaver

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Great first project, the suggestion I have is to use a single sashing between the bird squares. Also, the greens are close together.

another hint would be to make a design board. there is a different perspective when laying out a quilt on an upright board.

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Originally Posted by hensandhollyhocks

Hi! I am new to the Quilting Board and to quilting. I am attempting to piece my first quilt (a wallhanging) and am already questioning myself?! I have been a nervous wreck just cutting the pieces out! Any suggestions on this piece? You won't hurt my feelings. A few of my main questions are....is the purple fabric too bright?....should I "break up" the ivory 4 corners with a coordinating ivory with color?....and also, I was planning on yet another border around each bird panel in it's own color, but now I am thinking that would be too much?

Suggestions?
Thanks!