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Would this work?
Some time ago, just for fun, I made up a quilt design using small
squares, large squares, small rectangles and large rectangles (as you do!). The quilt size is determined by the size of the small square, as all the other components are multiples of it. Later, I was asked to design a collection of patterns that could be sold at our recent exhibition. It was decided that this was not a viable proposition; but someone envisioned the collection of patterns and the quilt design as a whole and questioned whether it could be done as a kind of 'Block a month' quilt. I pondered, and have come up with ways and means. However, with so many pieced blocks, of unequal shapes and sizes, I think it might be just too busy - without any 'resting places'. So, now I am wondering whether a half inch border on every block, using a plainish fabric, would result in a sufficiently unifying/resting sashing. I could probably re-do the drawing of the whole thing, in order to put regular sashing in, but I would prefer to leave it as is, if at all possible. What do you think? -- Best Regards Pat on the Green |
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I'm wondering if it would have a look kind of like a yellow brick road
quilt would? There are several patterns similar. Yep they are busy but they still look great. Taria "Pat S" wrote in message ... Some time ago, just for fun, I made up a quilt design using small squares, large squares, small rectangles and large rectangles (as you do!). The quilt size is determined by the size of the small square, as all the other components are multiples of it. Later, I was asked to design a collection of patterns that could be sold at our recent exhibition. It was decided that this was not a viable proposition; but someone envisioned the collection of patterns and the quilt design as a whole and questioned whether it could be done as a kind of 'Block a month' quilt. I pondered, and have come up with ways and means. However, with so many pieced blocks, of unequal shapes and sizes, I think it might be just too busy - without any 'resting places'. So, now I am wondering whether a half inch border on every block, using a plainish fabric, would result in a sufficiently unifying/resting sashing. I could probably re-do the drawing of the whole thing, in order to put regular sashing in, but I would prefer to leave it as is, if at all possible. What do you think? -- Best Regards Pat on the Green |
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Thanks Sandy. I will be using flying Geese as a suggestion for one of
the small rectangles; but I take your point. Please also see my reply to Taria, as I didn't explain myself fully. I did wonder about the occasional 'blank' block, just this morning! (Great minds!). I'll add it to the mix. It would certainly help the beginners in the group to make quicker progress. .. In message , Sandy Foster writes Pat, this sounds really interesting! But without a drawing to actually see whether it does look too busy or not, it's awfully difficult to know whether a sashing is necessary. :S That said, a couple of other possibilities occur to me. Would alternating plain blocks be an option, or would that really chop things up too much? Or would a sashing made of flying geese units that go in various directions (up, over, around the blocks) help to unify things, being busy enough to make the blocks seem tamer? (I'm not sure I've explained that last one very well at all. g) -- Best Regards Pat on the Green |
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Thanks Taria. I was so keen to get my question typed out and ready to
receive the group's suggestions that I forgot to mention how complex this is going to become! I had the idea of making it suitable for beginners and more experienced at the same time by designing block patterns in two related versions (easy and harder). The makers will be able to choose their own pattern for each block. And all the blocks - original intention - will be pieced. I can't recall precisely the Yellow Brick Road pattern, but I think I remember that is made with solid shapes, rather than pieced ones? If you have seen one that is all pieced, that will set my mind at rest - though I might put some plain blocks in, as Sandy suggested. .. In message , Taria writes I'm wondering if it would have a look kind of like a yellow brick road quilt would? There are several patterns similar. Yep they are busy but they still look great. Taria -- Best Regards Pat on the Green |
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http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...04052670OMjsvB is just
one example of a sampler quilt made up of different sized pieced blocks without sashings or frames......doesn't look too busy to me. Colour and fabric selections would have to really work together though, I think. Barnyowl "Pat S" wrote in message ... Some time ago, just for fun, I made up a quilt design using small squares, large squares, small rectangles and large rectangles (as you do!). The quilt size is determined by the size of the small square, as all the other components are multiples of it. Later, I was asked to design a collection of patterns that could be sold at our recent exhibition. It was decided that this was not a viable proposition; but someone envisioned the collection of patterns and the quilt design as a whole and questioned whether it could be done as a kind of 'Block a month' quilt. I pondered, and have come up with ways and means. However, with so many pieced blocks, of unequal shapes and sizes, I think it might be just too busy - without any 'resting places'. So, now I am wondering whether a half inch border on every block, using a plainish fabric, would result in a sufficiently unifying/resting sashing. I could probably re-do the drawing of the whole thing, in order to put regular sashing in, but I would prefer to leave it as is, if at all possible. What do you think? -- Best Regards Pat on the Green |
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Well, golly, Jenx. So much I didn't quite visualize about this thread and
there you find an example. Thank you. I could change my mind (in the middle of this sentence, you know) but I've never been tempted by a block of the month. I like to know where I'm going. Well. Usually. Rambling here but yes, I think quilts should have resting spots, that quilt you found doesn't have one and I like it. It is not required to make sense. Polly "barnyowl" wrote in message ... http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...04052670OMjsvB is just one example of a sampler quilt made up of different sized pieced blocks without sashings or frames......doesn't look too busy to me. Colour and fabric selections would have to really work together though, I think. Barnyowl "Pat S" wrote in message ... Some time ago, just for fun, I made up a quilt design using small squares, large squares, small rectangles and large rectangles (as you do!). The quilt size is determined by the size of the small square, as all the other components are multiples of it. Later, I was asked to design a collection of patterns that could be sold at our recent exhibition. It was decided that this was not a viable proposition; but someone envisioned the collection of patterns and the quilt design as a whole and questioned whether it could be done as a kind of 'Block a month' quilt. I pondered, and have come up with ways and means. However, with so many pieced blocks, of unequal shapes and sizes, I think it might be just too busy - without any 'resting places'. So, now I am wondering whether a half inch border on every block, using a plainish fabric, would result in a sufficiently unifying/resting sashing. I could probably re-do the drawing of the whole thing, in order to put regular sashing in, but I would prefer to leave it as is, if at all possible. What do you think? -- Best Regards Pat on the Green |
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Wow! Yes: and it is even more 'busy' than an all-pieced 'sampler' would
be - having the very different appliqué blocks alongside the pieced ones. In fact, I think adding sashing (even done by bordering each block) might detract from the overall effect. The picture makes the point that a definite colour scheme should be used for best effect. I will make that one of the first recommendations. Thanks for finding and posting the link to the photo J. .. In message , barnyowl writes http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...04052670OMjsvB is just one example of a sampler quilt made up of different sized pieced blocks without sashings or frames......doesn't look too busy to me. Colour and fabric selections would have to really work together though, I think. Barnyowl -- Best Regards Pat on the Green |
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It was thinking about what you have said so many times, Polly, about
resting places, that caused me to ask the question! I had not given it a thought as the idea evolved. I can't draw up a finished design, as all the block patterns will be chosen by the makers each month (it will have to be a 'section' each month, as there are too many shapes for it all to be covered in a year). I will give them all a diagram of the whole design, though, at the very beginning. I hope the group gets some 'takers', as it will take a lot of work to set up - I'll enjoy it though (and I will do it all in plenty of time before the group's meeting each month - no more deadline horrors in this house g). .. In message , Polly Esther writes Well, golly, Jenx. So much I didn't quite visualize about this thread and there you find an example. Thank you. I could change my mind (in the middle of this sentence, you know) but I've never been tempted by a block of the month. I like to know where I'm going. Well. Usually. Rambling here but yes, I think quilts should have resting spots, that quilt you found doesn't have one and I like it. It is not required to make sense. Polly -- Best Regards Pat on the Green |
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Would this work?
Years ago, there was a series of articles in QNM on when/whether/how to
sash. Some of their ideas I agreed with, some I thought too rigid. There's always this - you could enjoy making the blocks and when complete, arrange them on a design wall with sashing to see what it brings to the party. The choice may even lie with the colour schemes; some may say 'I need to wear jewelry' and some say 'go away'. I'm hoping you'll be showing us your designs. Polly "Pat S" wrote in message ... Wow! Yes: and it is even more 'busy' than an all-pieced 'sampler' would be - having the very different appliqué blocks alongside the pieced ones. In fact, I think adding sashing (even done by bordering each block) might detract from the overall effect. The picture makes the point that a definite colour scheme should be used for best effect. I will make that one of the first recommendations. Thanks for finding and posting the link to the photo J. . In message , barnyowl writes http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...04052670OMjsvB is just one example of a sampler quilt made up of different sized pieced blocks without sashings or frames......doesn't look too busy to me. Colour and fabric selections would have to really work together though, I think. Barnyowl -- Best Regards Pat on the Green |
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if a single design wants to be 4 x 6 inch but needs to fit into a 6 x 6 space, just add a strip of plain fabric to one side. a tone on tone would be nice. there you have your resting place. here and there and you're away laughing as far as i'm concerned. that 4" x 6" (or any sizes) could be smaller filler blocks like QSTs, HSTs, bowties, flying geese or whatever floats your boat and fits the space/design nicely. no idea if that makes sense at all. i reckon its a good way to use up some of the scraps generated by the bigger pieced blocks and provides that continuity of colour/fabric needed. i find smaller filler blocks very restful as i dont need to think too much about what they are. just my take on this wee conundrum. ) j. "Polly Esther" writes ... Years ago, there was a series of articles in QNM on when/whether/how to sash. Some of their ideas I agreed with, some I thought too rigid. There's always this - you could enjoy making the blocks and when complete, arrange them on a design wall with sashing to see what it brings to the party. The choice may even lie with the colour schemes; some may say 'I need to wear jewelry' and some say 'go away'. I'm hoping you'll be showing us your designs. Polly "Pat S" writes ... Wow! Yes: and it is even more 'busy' than an all-pieced 'sampler' would be - having the very different appliqué blocks alongside the pieced ones. In fact, I think adding sashing (even done by bordering each block) might detract from the overall effect. The picture makes the point that a definite colour scheme should be used for best effect. I will make that one of the first recommendations. Thanks for finding and posting the link to the photo J. barnyowl writes... http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...04052670OMjsvB is just one example of a sampler quilt made up of different sized pieced blocks without sashings or frames......doesn't look too busy to me. Colour and fabric selections would have to really work together though, I think. Barnyowl |
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