And I learned some very important lessons.
First, I learned why a design wall is so important - this top has 48 different blocks (each 12") in 4 colors - red, green, gold and blue. Which is great but there were many more blues than the other three colors. Same thing with the sashing strips - LOTS more blue that the other colors. Well, I did 3 rows at a time making sure
that each block had a different color side. Well, by the time I got to the last three rows I had mostly blue blocks and blue sides!! Yiks!!
Second, I learned how to rip-it, rip-it, rip-it!! And in the end after moving rows around and blocks around and sashings around, it just didn't matter!! There were still more blues than the other colors!!
Third, on a scrappy quilt - don't sweat the small stuff, it will be wonderful regardless!!
Yay!! Another UFO has found a home. My friend is going to put a border or two on it and use it in one of her guest bedrooms!! Love it!!
Fourth, enjoy the compliments of a job well done!! Knowing what I had put myself through, here is what my friend said: "Hey! The quilt looks pretty great as it is!!! Thanks a bunch!"
Enjoy this gorgeous almost-spring-day!!
8 comments:
All good lessons ... especially the last two!!! It's a lovely top and I'm sure it'll will be well loved! :)
It is a beautiful top! Don't sweat the small stuff. :-) Have a happy day!
I agree, it's a beautiful top.
I never sweat the small stuff - and with scrappy, it all works.
It does look great!
But I admit that my design wall is a good friend! Of course, that just speaks to my need for control! : )
Looks great. Don't sweat the little stuff.
Looks to me like you did a great job. I like the way you called all this work an opportunity. You are just so nice.
Kris, super job. I don't have a design wall, I have a design bed. LOL! Right now it is covered in thread. Need to clean but sewing is so much more fun.
Brenda
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