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Monday, April 14, 2014

Design Wall Monday - 4/14/14


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....


The more I play around with this software, the more I like it!  It's really helpful to be able to see lots of options before I cut even one piece of fabric.  I'm still trying to decide about binding (black or multi?) And maybe the stripe or dots on the outside edge?  But I really do like the look of this sashing!

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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31 comments:

  1. Great choice -- for the design and the fabric. Black is a great neutral.

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  2. Love 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!

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  3. I LOVE that! Your quilt is going to look wonderful!

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  4. What 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!

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  5. Oh 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!

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  6. it's brilliant and perfect...love it!

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  7. That is a wonderful choice. That will be fabulous.

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  8. Excellent 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!

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  9. The perfect setting for your Fantasia blocks! Great piecing too! I probably would have lopped off some of those points.

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  10. Terrific! All those curve would sure scare me though. This is going to be another wonderful quilr!

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  11. Love using EQ to see it before I cut into the fabrics! Great plan for the sashings.

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  12. Oh, yes....that setting is just perfect! And I like the multicolored binding.

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  13. I 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!!

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  14. what 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!!!!

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  15. That would have been my go to choice. I think your design looks fabulous.

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  16. What 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!

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  17. I absolutely love the curved sashing. It looks wonderful!

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  18. Looks great. I just purchased lots of bright fabrics, too. I just love colorful quilts.

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  19. I 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

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  20. I love the polka dots!
    I went to Sew Many Ways and found out how to change my "no-reply" blogger status. Please tell me if it works. lol

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  21. Just one beautiful project right after another! Delicious!

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  22. Love the sashing strip! So nice to be able to see how it will look before cutting. EQ7 is great for that!

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  23. What a wonderful way to set off those delightful blocks!

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  24. This will be an awesome quilt. I love it!

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  25. That is a fabulous sashing plan. Your work is excellent.

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  26. Oh I love those sashing blocks! Would love to know how you do them?

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  27. The borders are terrific--great idea!

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  28. I 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?

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  29. That is fabulous Teresa! Love the blocks. Love the sashing you have chosen. It really sets off your blocks.

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