Tuesday, May 24, 2011

On to the next step!

I finished the sashing units and it looks like everything will go together nicely in the end. But the end is still a long way off.  I have also cut out all the background squares and the border strips so now it is on to the applique. I love to applique. I find it very relaxing and the results are awesome! I have never tried an appliqued swag border before so I am a little anxious about how that will turn out.  Also the large spray at the top of the quilt is something new to me. But I always like to try something new with every quilt.  I havent bought anything new to make this quilt. The pattern calls for 7 metres x 44" wide background fabric. I had a 5 metre x 60" wide piece of muslin from IKEA that my sister brought me home from Holland.  It washed up beautifully and I just love it. Wish I had enough to use for backing .  The scraps I will be using for most of the applique were given to me by my quilting buddies in Saint John, NB. Great bunch of quilters!!  My goal is to do a block a month. To me, the hardest part is done, all those pesky nine-patches! The picture shows how the blocks and sashing will go together. Still have to press the sashing units.

4 comments:

  1. I'm looking forward to seeing your progress on this quilt! That sure was a lot of nine patches! I would even like the quilt without the applique (I love beige and white).

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  2. Appliqué is my favourite technique of all in quilting. Like you I find it so relaxing and convenient as you can take it anywhere. Can't wait to see your project come to life:)

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  3. Hi!
    I've come over from Heather's, Books and Quilts. Your quilt is beautiful! Love the colors you've chosen. Have a great day!

    Sherrie
    Just Books

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  4. Wow! You must be relieved that the nine patches are out of the way. I can hardly wait to see each block as you post it. I'm in the middle of a commission for a quit which will be all applique of my own design. In addition I'm working on a wallhanging art quilt that is appique too. I look forward to seeing all your lovely work.

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