The Sashing Saga
For weeks I've been blogging about the pineapple blocks
made using Karin Hellaby's technique from Sew Simple Pineapple.
It all started with a small pack of fat sixths (12" x 22") of yellow and gray prints that I was using in the sample step-outs for my Exploding Pineapple class at
Quilt Camp at Cedar Lakes.
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The Sashing Saga begins |
The resulting blocks were so pretty I decided to make a whole quilt, but the sixths were not big enough. Several shopping trips later, I was set to go bigger.
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More grays and yellos |
With 81 blocks finished, I was ready to pick a sashing/lattice fabric. At the risk of repeating myself, I wanted to sash the blocks because the casual construction method doesn't guarantee points are going to match. Plus all edges are on the bias and I feel sashing will stabilize them. AND I wanted the quilt to be a bit bigger.
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Six of 81 |
My first choice was the plaid in the bottom right block. Several of the fabrics came from that collection so it had all the right colors ...
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First Choice - too busy |
...but it is a bit busy and blends too much. My second choice was too heavy.
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Second Choice - too heavy |
My final choice is just right!
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Just Right |
I've added it to the right side of all the blocks. Once I decide on the final arrangement I'll add the left side sashing on the first block of each row.
I will wait until the S'mores Christmas retreat where there will be a large enough design wall to do a complete layout.
Oh, yes, that's the right one! And looks like a row of buttons, for extra bonus points. 8)
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric you chose for the sashing! Perfect!
ReplyDeleteThat is the perfect sashing fabric for your quilt top. I can't wait to see it completed.
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marlene@coveredinstitches.com
Excellent choice!
ReplyDeleteLibby. i love your choice for the sashing - so original and eye catching! It won't take anything away from those gorgeous blocks , but instead add to the totally great look.
ReplyDeleteGood choice! I'm really looking forward to seeing it at the retreat. And I am SOOO looking forward to the retreat; I haven't done any quilting since the last retreat! But I did do a little sewing for the grandkids. Sharon B in Franklin
ReplyDeleteGood choice - it's strong enough to add something but doesn't overpower the blocks. I like this colour scheme a lot.
ReplyDeleteGreat sashing choice. It works nicely with those blocks.
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