Finished sewing the random scrappy string quilt together. I have 3 different sashing strips. Used a Dark Blue and White stripe on the outer border, a Dark Blue with bright orange cornerstones. And to make it even more ugly I used the bright orange as the middle of the quilt as sashing. The quilt finished with the orange sashing forming a cross in the middle of the quilt. Finish size in the 6x8 block layout was 72 x 96 inches. Hopefully it will work on a twin bed, I tried to plan for the last sashing row to frame the bed with the outer row of blocks hanging over the side of the bed.
Need to get a digital camera so I can post some pictures of this ugly quilt. This is very different from my normal quilt style. And I will admit that 3 blocks were put in backwards, I didn't notice until it was finished, and I had no desire to rip it out and fix it. I must also confess that not all my seams matched perfectly. Truthfully I don't care . . . this quilt was made to pass the time during this holiday. I started it on Christmas day, and was able to finish it today. Might never have this one quilted, not sure I want to waste the money. If I every get it quilted I would have a hard time finding a backing with blue and orange.
Need to get a digital camera so I can post some pictures of this ugly quilt. This is very different from my normal quilt style. And I will admit that 3 blocks were put in backwards, I didn't notice until it was finished, and I had no desire to rip it out and fix it. I must also confess that not all my seams matched perfectly. Truthfully I don't care . . . this quilt was made to pass the time during this holiday. I started it on Christmas day, and was able to finish it today. Might never have this one quilted, not sure I want to waste the money. If I every get it quilted I would have a hard time finding a backing with blue and orange.
I have found quilting to be great therapy for what ails me. I have also found not every top needs to be quilted - at least that is what I tell myself when I want to start piecing another one before the first one is quiltied! *G*
ReplyDeleteI do not think your quilt is ugly. I think it is beautiful. If you do not want it, please donate it to the homeless shelter. They would definitely think it is very lovely.
ReplyDeleteI am over at your blog from Cindy B's blog. She has volunteered to help with my Quilts for Women project. I am making quilts to give to the women who graduate out of the shelter and begin an independent life. I am finishing quilts that others send me so I can give them to these women. I would be more than happy to quilt your string top and pass it along to a woman. If you are interested, my email is debraspincic@yahoo.com Thanks!
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