Being really intrigued when a copy of Strips that Sizzle fell into my hands, I planned my own sizzly quilt for a couple years before ever cutting into fabric. And what could be more electric than color wheel opposites like turquoise and orange?
Still, when the blocks were done, I wasn't as pleased as I might have been. The success of Strips that Sizzle quilts hinges on value choices and value grading choices aren't always easy for me. So the blocks were put away.
When I went looking for the blocks later on, I couldn't find them. Anyone visiting my sewing room wouldn't be surprised. Some interesting Freudian implications, perhaps?? No, just general CHAOS.
Eventually the blocks surfaced. I planned a layout, but needed to fill in some gaps.
This week the blocks got made and the top assembled. Yay--another UFO is together in one piece!
Now the decision--to border or not to border?
Instead of making that decision, I'm re-organizing my under-the-stairs sewing storage area. Good lord, I've got one HELL of a lot of fabric. *grin*
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It's fun seeing green, blooming spring around on the blogs and on Flickr. Here in Wisconsin, this is what mid-April looks like. Last vestiges (we hope) of snow:
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I love it! I like the little splashes of black and white too. I just spent 4 days in Wisconsin and saw a little snow. We drove home to Minnesota just in time for a snowstorm!
ooh, I love those hints of black and white fabric in there, they add a great touch. woohoo for getting the center of the top together.
Wow, that quilt is absolutely beautiful! I'm still sometimes afraid of using oranges because I feel like I don't know what to do with them, but you did a great job with the color selection.
Spring is finally coming here in PA. I hope it arrives soon to you as well!
LOVIN it! It's fabulous!!!
I can relate to the 'late spring' you're having. Here in South Dakota the snow is beginning to melt and I can see mud underneath! soon...the grass will be back! LOL
That is a great success! I think I would be inclined to just bind it as is. It doesn't need any distraction. Then, I could be wrong!
Now that you've dug out the blocks again, are you still dissatisfied? I think it's wonderful! My inclination would be to leave it without a border, but I'm curious what you're thinking of if you do put one.
Oh, you're on another roll of putting goodies together...it's wonderful to see the vibrant color placed in such a unique design. You go girl!!
The quilt looks stunning! Great use of color.
Oh, oh, oh, how I love the joy of this work! Orange is one of my favorite colors but I'm sure that has NOTHING to do with it. ;)
Love peeking at your sewing room as well as the last of winter in Wisconsin. Great share! *karendianne.
I'm stalled at the same point about "border" or "no border" with my project of 4 months ago. IMHO, NO BORDER is called for on yours. Love that little black/white detail.
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