Actually, this came off the design wall today, as the top is now finished. If I get to sew tomorrow, I will be piecing the back. I looked for one of those wide backs, and found one that would work, but then I saw something on sale, and….well, it made me smile, so I bought that instead. I do hate wrangling those big hunks of fabric, but I grin every time I think of this silly, happy fabric, so I’m glad I made this choice. You’ll have to wait to see the backing till after everything is quilted.
I showed the blocks for this one about two weeks ago, trying to decide how to set it. they were from an online swap, so all 12 1/2 “ were not equal. I decided to just sash it with background fabric to disguise any size differences.
See the two spots that look a little empty, bottom center? Someone made her blocks in reverse of everyone else. I’m good with that, it adds a little character and quirkiness instead of being like a bunch of soldiers all in a row. Click on photo to enlarge.
Hop over to JudyL’s blog to see what other quilters have on their design walls today. http://www.patchworktimes.com/2011/05/16/design-wall-monday-may-16-2011
3 comments:
I think it's beautiful! I sure with I had 1/100th of your talent.
Love the novelety in the jars! Working with swap blocks can be a challenge, but you resolved it well. Can't wait to see what the back looks like.
Love your quilt and you now have me interested in what the back looks like. I have never had a swap where all the blocks came out the same size but I have made some great quilts out of what I got. You did, too.
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