Design wall Monday
Monday, June 13, 2011 at 3:39AM ;)
Guess what I finished in the wee hours this morning? YES! The wacky log cabin top is finally done, I got off my duff and finished piecing those tiny border blocks.
At least… I think it’s done. I’m still tossing around the idea of adding some applique to it, but of course you know that I probably won’t!
I was going to tie dye the backing fabric for this, with the bright blue and green (on white), but now I think a black marble will look better. I’m hesitant to go that route though, because then the batting color is a tough one. It would have to be white so as not to show through the white blocks, however I don’t ;)
want to use a white batting with a black background either!
I’m also torn on quilting it with either a neon green solid, or a variegated darker green thread. I’m leaning toward the darker variegated.
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I believe I’m going to quilt this with “Spiral Path”, by Willow Leaf Studio.
I should go finish the lonestar now right? I don’t think I’m going to. There’s another quilt I am in the mood to make right now, very easy and soothing in pastel colors.
In my stash I’ve had a collection of fat quarters for years… I think it’s one of the 3 Sisters by Moda lines. I’m finally in the mood to use them!
Head over to Judy’s to see what everyone else is up to this Monday!
Reader Comments (21)
YES - great panto, CJ, to do the quilt in.
Wow! Woderful, CJ! I like the darker variegated thread. I really like the panto too--it kinda looks like the ocean waves a bit. Can't wait to see it finished!
Karen in GA
quilters dream batting doesn't migrate through the fabric like other battings sometimes do I have found, you are probably safe on it not going through the back. Great looking quilt - I like the darker thread also.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/
not me, I love the neon green. I think that quilt screams neon. It's fabulous.
Now see...if you had a studio in town, you could never play in the wee hours ...best to keep it close to home.
I'm going with the neon on this one -- love the panto, it will work really well on this .. a lot of thread will be used.
So get back on that star
I love the neon green thread! I think it would be perfect on this quilt, especially if you go with the black backing.
I think the neon green thread would be stunning!
Neon green and I love the panto. And I agree, when you are working on a difficult quilt, you need an easy quilt break. I do it all the time, usually making a charity quilt.
If you are counting votes, mine is for the neon green! Love the quilt!
I agree with the neon choice. There's enough "darker stuff" going on and, really, it doesn't seem to need anything further. Love it as it is (and I am one that has a tendency to put appliques on a lot of my quilts!). Good idea to go pastels next......soothes the psyche!LOL! Working til the wee hours is a definite 'perk' of a home studio/business. I enjoyed my business a lot more once I moved it home (sewing/creating bridal and formal wear for 12 years).
Neon green for me!
I like the darker variegated thread and the panto you chose is going to be perfect. These are also great reasons to have your studio at home.
Beautiful. I love the colors.
I think the neon green on a black back would be stunning also. The quilter's dream batting sounds like a good idea, or line the black side with black interfacing so nothing could get through.
I love the quilt. The colors are just perfect.
Beautiful! I vote for Neon Green also. But it's your quilt. Do what you instincts tell you!
No advice on the thread from me--both choices look fine! I just finished a black and brights small quilt and used a Warm & Natural batt with no bearding. That was quilted on my domestic sewing machine --don't know if your longarm would be more vigorous about pushing the batting out. Very pretty top you have there, tho!
What a stunning quilt! Love the way the colors play off of the black.
Wow! lovely - so glad you got it done!! They are my fav colors - remember to post what you decide about quilting - want to see how it looks! Great job!
Love the quilt and either thread choice will be so pretty.