Sunday, November 20, 2011

Taking a Break from Christmas Gifts

Yesterday I started a Jelly Roll 1600 Quilt.  I have no need for this.  My husband asked me, "Who is that for?"  Hmmm....no plan.  Just needed a break from the intense projects and this looked fun and simple.  When I got up today - I am working nights this weekend - I went straight to my sewing room.  In less than 30 minutes I was finished.



Isn't it pretty?  But it seems unbalanced to me.  I didn't like that all the pastels ended up clumped together in the middle.  I decided the solution would be some big happy flowers.




I happily sent off a picture to my sister and my aunt asking what they thought.  I don't think they were as delighted as me. 

So, I tried moving the flowers to the other end.  I apologize for the poor picture quality.  Didn't realize it at the time.  I will try to replace it tomorrow.




I think I like the first option best because it fills in the spot where all the pastels are.  I plan to put a blue border on that is a blue polkadot on a lighter blue background.  The binding is bright red gingham.

If you are reading this PLEASE leave me an opinion.  I am going to link up this unfinished item to Sew Darn Crafty Party in hopes it will get some traffic and I can get some opinions.  What do you think?

Keep Stitchin'!

Mary

5 comments:

  1. I agree with you... adding the flowers balances out the quilt and gives a little pop to that area. Great solution! And remember... the quilting can make quite a difference too. If you FMQ around those flowers to give them even more definition, I think you'd be pleased with the results.

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  2. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate your input.

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  3. This is really cute. I like the flowers close to the pastels better like in your first picture.

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  4. I like the first flower option the best. That turned out really cute. Sometimes a quick project you can zip through is a welcome change of pace!

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  5. Thank you so much for taking the time to post! I went with your thoughts and put the flowers over the pastels. I tweaked it all a little. I will probably post the finished product next week. Thanks, again!

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