Wednesday 11 May 2011

Block-a-Palooza - framing and sashing...

It's been a couple of months, but I haven't forgotten about my Block-a-Palooza blocks.  I just wasn't sure exactly how I wanted to set them.  Finally, I decided to frame each block first with a one inch border and then sash them together with two inch strips and red cornerstones.  The frames allowed me to square up each block more easily without nipping any geese noses or triangle tips.  My sister found the red cornerstone fabric and noticed that it matches the spots in the Scottie's bows exactly!

All the blocks are framed and half are sashed, so i'm almost there.  Then on to the border and backing...









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17 comments:

  1. Nice quilt. The fabric your sister found is perfect! It looks great. I love the reproduction fabrics.

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  2. Very colorful so far, your quilt top is looking lovely! Happy WiP Wednesday! :)

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  3. What a beautiful quilt! The colours are so fresh. Perfect for the summer :-)

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  4. Oh, it's so pretty!
    It's going to be a stunning quilt!

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  5. The fabric is lovely....but your piecing in fantastic.....not a point out of place...and so neatly done....great job!!!

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  6. Nice quilt! I love the fabrics you chose.

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  7. Oh, this is just lovely! The cornerstones are perfect.

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  8. So Perfect and scrumptious.

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  9. Your block is just lovely!

    Mary
    http://www.quiltgenius.com

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  10. I really love your fabric choices. I can't wait to see where this ends up!

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  11. Looking good! Great fabric combos. Happy WIP Wednesday!

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  12. Oh! that is SO pretty! The sashing and corner stones are brilliant! Look forward to seeing the whole quilt!

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  13. Your fabric selection is so gorgeous, can't wait to see how this turns out!

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  14. Love your fabric picks! Just love those colors and cut choices. Very Very Nice! Can't wait to see more of this one.

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  15. very cute, the blues and reds go so nicely together, and great idea with the 1" boarder, i'll have to tuck that idea away for future use :)

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