I finally made a decision on how to set my Fantasia blocks!
These are my blocks from the Rainbow Scrap Challenge last year over at SoScrappy. I put getting them assembled into a flimsy down for my #7 item on my Guild's UFO Challenge this year, and you guessed it - #7 was called for April! Coming up with a creative way to assemble these blocks quickly has been a real challenge for me! I really didn't want to just sash and border with chunks of fabric.... these blocks deserve something more than that!
I remember that Sew Kind of Wonderful used a great curved sashing for their Curve It Up QAL blocks last year, which I just loved. Since I used the Quick Curve Ruler to make the curves in these blocks, I thought that sashing treatment might look good with them. The first thing I did was draft it up in EQ7....
One of my biggest problems was what fabric to use to tie them all together. Rainbow blocks are a lot of fun, but no one fabric really works with all of them. In the end, I went with my usual favorite - black! A nice black with a white polka dot worked perfectly.
After some trial and error, I finally worked out a method to make a strip that looks like the original and works for me. Here is how it will look in the actual quilt....
And a close-up view.....
So now I just need to get busy stitching it up!
I may actually get this Guild Challenge project done in time for the next meeting after all :*)
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Hugs & Blessings!
Teresa
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looks so wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGreat choice -- for the design and the fabric. Black is a great neutral.
ReplyDeleteLove the border design and the choice of black & white polka dot fabric is genius! It fits the light-hearted feel of the rainbow Fantasia blocks so well!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that! Your quilt is going to look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous choice! And the B&W polka dot fabric is perfect for the sashing! I like the solid white paired with it ... keeps the sashing under control ... it doesn't steal the show from the fabulous Fantasia blocks ... perfect!
ReplyDeleteOh I love your sashing idea! The black will really bring the other colors out and I love the design. Looking forward to seeing your progress!
ReplyDeleteit's brilliant and perfect...love it!
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful choice. That will be fabulous.
ReplyDeleteExcellent choice of design and fabric! Of course, black!! What else??? *LOL* You know it was the perfect marriage in your pineapple blocks--just makes those colors sing! This quilt is going to be a delight!
ReplyDeleteThe perfect setting for your Fantasia blocks! Great piecing too! I probably would have lopped off some of those points.
ReplyDeleteTerrific! All those curve would sure scare me though. This is going to be another wonderful quilr!
ReplyDeleteLove using EQ to see it before I cut into the fabrics! Great plan for the sashings.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes....that setting is just perfect! And I like the multicolored binding.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love that sashing - both the color and the design! This is gonna be a great quilt. I will be watching for the finish! No pressure!!
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely block and the border is a wonderful idea, I like the idea of a solid black binding but I lack adventure sometimes.... great job!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat would have been my go to choice. I think your design looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great design you came up with Teresa. You have made a wise choice with the black and white sashing. I am leaning towards the multi color binding, but would audition both choices after the top was completed. Quick Curved Ruler, huh? Might have to put that on my shopping list for Paducah!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the curved sashing. It looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLooks great. I just purchased lots of bright fabrics, too. I just love colorful quilts.
ReplyDeleteI love it - and I love the polka dot fabric with it. I don't have EQ because I'm so reluctant to spend that much money on it. It's a major investment when you don't know for sure you'll be able to learn it and actually use it! blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteI love the polka dots!
ReplyDeleteI went to Sew Many Ways and found out how to change my "no-reply" blogger status. Please tell me if it works. lol
I love this, it's perfect!!
ReplyDeleteJust one beautiful project right after another! Delicious!
ReplyDeleteLove the sashing strip! So nice to be able to see how it will look before cutting. EQ7 is great for that!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to set off those delightful blocks!
ReplyDeleteThis will be an awesome quilt. I love it!
ReplyDeleteThat is a fabulous sashing plan. Your work is excellent.
ReplyDeleteOh I love those sashing blocks! Would love to know how you do them?
ReplyDeleteThe borders are terrific--great idea!
ReplyDeleteI love your blocks so much that I went through all your posts about it, hoping to find a lead to where the pattern is. You must have designed it because I can't find the likes of it anywhere on the internet. Is there a place on your blog where you talk about how to make it?
ReplyDeleteThat is fabulous Teresa! Love the blocks. Love the sashing you have chosen. It really sets off your blocks.
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