Baby, it's cold outside! I know, I know. It's even colder in Wisconsin and the Dakotas. It's all relative, though. I am dreaming of summer vacations and weekend trips to the beach. Instead, our fireplace is being used every day. It's warm next to the fire. Our tabby cat K.C. (for Kitty Cat), also known as Run KC, likes to stretch out by the fire. Unusual that he was not hanging out there when I snapped this pic.
After spending Saturday cooking and cleaning, including a sock drawer purge, my Sunday was clear for some power sewing. FINALLY finished the last 11 blocks for Celtic Solstice, as this king sized version has a total of 121 blocks !!!!
Here is a view of my Celtic Solstice with the inner and outer border. Oh no, can you see the flaw in the top row? I will fix that - my seam ripper has been working overtime today - and begin assembling this week. Yes, I have the orange triangles ready to go, just forgot about them for the picture. Yesterday the backing was ordered from Connecting Threads, along with the backing for Grand Illusion.
Speaking of Grand Illusion, I made three more flower blocks, assembled the border, and laid out the pieces to see what it looked like. Hmmm....
If you squint to make the picture blurry, you can see the black grid pattern. I think my green is too dark to make it pop. I need your opinion, dear reader. Should I redo the checkerboard sashing with light green, or should I just put it together as is? Or should I substitute with solid yellow or neutral? It just isn't singing to me right now. The colors are so wonderful, and I really want to like this quilt. Not happening the way it is, though. Please, please, please add your comments to this post. I need your help!!!
Before you make new sashing, try this: cut some 3-1/2" squares from your neutral and substitute them for the turquoise cornerstones. I took photos of mine with each option, because looking at the two images side-by-side helped me decide. I ended up using my neutrals instead of the turquoise.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I think the check sashing is an important part of making this quilt come together as one unified design. If you substitute a single fabric sashing (like a solid or a tone-on-tone) you are going to lose the contemporary look and have a more traditional looking top.
I don't know about you, but for me it is a real grind to just keep sewing something that is not working in a way that makes me happy. It usually doesn't get better just because I keep going! I would probably audition different ideas until I like it.
I actually like the aqua cornerstones, so I may go with a lighter green. I agree the checkerboard sashing is an essential part of the design, so will drop my solid idea. Thanks for your suggestions!
DeleteSome of those quilts I have seen ,the colors don't work but yours it beautiful! But I'm a color person in quilts. Just love your
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DeleteCS is looking GREAT! I agree GIMQ could use more zing...I hope you post of pics of your options..the gal's comment two ahead of me sounded good to me..lighter green might work too!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Andee. I will try a couple options and hopefully remember to take pictures.
DeleteYour Celtic Solstice is right on the money! I understand what you are saying about Grand Illusion. Although I love Bonnie and most of her designs, this one didn't sing to me as much. I had the exact same problem with my sashings. However, mine is going to Quilts of Valor, so I just forged ahead with what I had made so I could complete the quilt. I agree with taking photos of various color options, it usually does help. Whatever you decide to do, I know it will be great!
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