Pat C Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 I'm stuck. I really want to do custom on this one but see waaayyyyy too many starts and stops. Now I'm thinking a pantograph for the inside part and custom in the yellow and pink borders. Want to do some pretty feather circles in the big pink border. To give an idea, each flower block is 7" square (excluding the think dark pink border/light pink sashing), there are 49 of these blocks, the yellow border is 2 1/2" wide, the pink border is 11" wide. The entire quilt is about 95" x 98". Any thoughts or suggests greatly appreciated!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchanted Quilting Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Check out my Flowers in Winter! post. I used a squared up flower which would work great in your flower blocks. I would probably use leaves in the light pink sashing and leave the dark pink teeny sashing as is. That will give you something to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zora Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Unfortunately,custom usually means starts and stops. It really doesn't bother me, but I don't knot and bury on anything other than show quilts. I would do the flower suggested in the print blocks. I would feather the light pink sashing. Curling feathers in the border maybe Flanked with bead board. Braid in the inner yellow sashing. SID the dark pink. Nothing in the small print squares, but CC if they need something. It's very pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeAnn Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 I would do a flower of some sort in the blocks and then travel to the next block in the seam. It can be done without so many starts and stops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 I agree with Lee Ann. Do a flower of some type in the block, travel into the sashing and do a leafy vine, CC in the cornerstone block, on to the next flower block, and so one. Not many starts and stops. Then do your feathered borders like you want to do. It will be stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted March 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 The design for the Flowers in Winter look perfect for this. Love your quilt Charlotte, it's very pretty! I do remember seeing it earlier. I like the braid idea for the yellow border, and the leafy vine will be pretty in the light pink sashing. If I'm careful possibly I can travel around a bit without stopping and starting in each block, if I plan my route well. Working on the first side of the big pink border now. Using bright yellow thread to make the feathers, seems to tie everything together well. Thanks everyone for your ideas! I think I can incorporate everyone's suggestions and now I have a good plan of attack for this pretty quilt. Such a sweet lady made this and I want it to be just right for her. Will post pictures when I'm done but I'm not a fast quilter so it will be a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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