Friday, February 13, 2015

It's A Flimsy!

 From this pile of scraps to this colorful flimsy below...what fun I've had creating this quilt top! I took Jane's advice and auditioned all your recommendations for my sashing. I found out what Sharon meant when she said the blacks might muddy the colors. Ruth recommended some small dots and when I auditioned this bright white with its small black polka dots the pinwheels just popped! I loved it!

Karen I tried my text prints, but they weren't all a bright white. (Darn it!) And, Cynthia I did try the stripes but, they made me dizzy!! LOL!!

We are having unseasonable mild weather right now so I have to admit is was nice to be outside taking pictures today. (Thinking of all of you back East...especially in Massacusetts.) And as you can see by Jackson's stance the squirrels are out too!

I did find some black and white stripe in my stash like Vicki, Sandy and Karen recommended for the binding along with this adorable cupcake yardage for the back! (Now I just need to find a tutorial to learn how to cut the strips on the bias for that lovely spiral design you guys commented about.)
Thank you all for taking the time to comment. As you can see, your input really helped!
I can't wait to get this one on the longarm. 
Hmmmm....wonder if I can find a cupcake pantograph?

33 comments:

  1. I think the sashing choice is perfect. Love the cupcake fabric for the back.

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  2. Val, it turned out fantastic!! I agree with Sharon, the sashing is perfect and that strip for the binding is going to be all kinds of awesome! Someone has to have a cupcake panto. . . how could there not be one??? ;) Oh and I know Jenny (MO Star Quilt Co) did a video on bias binding. . . Yup :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12VNavQleCM

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  3. Beautiful! Sashing looks great! And thanks for reminding us what grass looks like! From Your Friend in Massachusetts!

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  4. I got out and was able to take some pictures today too! It was beautiful and warm on my side of the mountains.

    Perfect sashing! Look forward to seeing your quilting.

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  5. Very pretty - and bias binding is pretty easy! Can't wait to see the finished quilt!

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  6. Love how this quilt turned out! It is so cheery. It sure has been really warm. We had 80 degree weather and it's hot.

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  7. So bright and cheery Val! The sashing you chose works great! It cracks me up how Jackson likes to get in on all the quilt photographing fun.

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    1. It's like he thinks I lay the quilts out just for him! He's such a character!!

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  8. Great choice on the sashing! Love those cupcakes

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  9. So bright and cheery. I'm a little jealous that your grass is green. Mine is so dead looking. As for the binding, I just use my ruler to cut strips on a 45 degree angle. Then I sew the strips together just like I would for any other binding.

    P.S. My boys love the "squirrel" picture.

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  10. Hi Val! This looks gorgeus! Your pinwheel blocks are so happy! Sashing looks now perfect. Backing is Super cute and the binding will look great! Have a lovely weekend! x Teje

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  11. What Fun Val!
    Looks great!
    Take care,
    Joanne

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  12. I'm really bad with coming up with ideas, so I didn't offer my advice (because I had none), but it looks like you chose perfectly! It looks great.

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  13. That binding does look mighty funky, Val! Love the cupcake backing fabric!

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  14. Great work with the scrappy colours. Love the sashing and the cupcakes.
    valspierssews@gmail.com

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  15. I love the sashing too-carries the polka dot theme--and Jackson always makes me smile!

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  16. That turned out really well! I really like your backing fabric too! Great you have green grass, really shows the quilt top off - I've got mud at the moment!

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  17. Perfect choice! Love how bright and cheery the quilt is.

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  18. Great pinwheels, really colorful. Jackson sure is enjoying the warm sunshine. There's a bias binding tutorial on my blog if you are still in need. I'll send you an email.

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  19. Val, I am so impressed with this quilt. So bright so fun and a wonderful way to use scraps. Way to go girl!

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  20. So pretty! Now I'll never be able to throw any tiny pieces away. The striped binding will make it even more fabulous. Thanks for sending some grass photos. Can't remember what it looks like here in MA.
    Pugs and kisses,
    Nancy

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  21. Love the dotted sashings! I don't think I'd think of that, but its perfect! If you ever need a dog sitter, hit me up - that little pup cracks me up! :)

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  22. Love the quilt and the Jackson! It is such a joyful quilt and as always Jackson is a supermodel!

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  23. The white really works, I have to take back my last comment. Beautifully done.

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  24. This is so perfect! I love the way this turned out. The biased binding will be the icing on that little flimsy cake.

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  25. Yes, yes, yes on that dot sashing and the stripe binding - so fun! This is looking great, Val!

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  26. Great choice and the backing and binding pics are great too.

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  27. I love your cupcake fabric and your binding fabric. To make my bias binding I use a binding ruler for cutting on the bias. I bought it at a quilt show and it makes it so easy. Looking forward to seeing it all put together. Hugs,

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  28. That polka dot fabric is perfect for the sashing! I'm loving how this quilt is coming together.

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  29. This quilt top is bright and cheery. It makes me feel happy just looking at it. What a great use of scraps! I love the polka dot sashing, not to busy nor boring.

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  30. I ran across this and remembered that you had mentioned doing a bias binding so wanted you to have this link to connecting threads tutorials about biased binding. HAve a wonderful day.
    http://www.connectingthreads.com/tutorials/How_to_Make_Bias_Binding_for_a_Quilt-Video__D42.html

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I have to admit, your comments make me smile! Thanks for sharing and for letting me know you stopped by. I Hope your day is awesome!

Val:)