Many years ago when my group was making charity quilts, a challenge was issued to make a second quilt from the scraps of the first quilt. I did start it, but the flame burned out. I am in the mood to finish it up, but I need your help. This quilt is U-G-LY. It needs a lot of help. It is those big squares in the middle. Obviously I didn't quite have the log cabin concept at the time. Please help me find a way to salvage these 12 blocks before I decide to trash them. These are some of the ideas I came up with.
- Slash the blocks into 4 equal pieces vertically and horizontally; rotate 2 of the blocks 90 degrees and sew them back together
- cut them into wonky 4 patches and add a narrow black sash (perhaps 9 patches or just vertically?)
- cut them on the diagonals and sew them back together so the stripe forms a square (problem with this one is that not all the stripes are going the same direction).
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I don't think this is ugly at ALL! I think it's fascinating and I love the diagonal running through it. And the colors, too! I'd stitch it together just like this! :)
ReplyDeletewhat a surprise when I read that you thought it was ugly. I really like what you did with the setting and find it wonderful. Git'er done gal!!! Nothing to apologize here.
ReplyDeleteThese aren't my colors (I like bluer greens), but there's nothing wrong with the quilt. It does need something to tame it a bit, like a blue border, but that's my opinion. Assuming these are all the blocks you have, yes, just sew them together as is. If you really don't like it, tie it instead of quilting it and give it to a charity. This would really liven up a hospital room, for instance.
ReplyDeleteCheck out my blog. I just took some log cabin blocks and cut them with an 8 1/2" sqaure at a tilted angle and you sew the edges back onto the opposite sides.
ReplyDeleteI like the colors!
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I love the bright colors and the setting. My vote is to finish it as it is!
ReplyDeleteI like it too, but if you don't, then I say to play with whichever technique intrigues you the most and have fun!
ReplyDeleteI think it's really pretty just the way it is! With maybe a couple of blue border strips around it, it would make a really cheerful child's quilt. ;o)
ReplyDeleteI think you have made some great blocks and I think you should leave them alone. Just sew them together! It's great as is!
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