I really want your opinion on the quilt block below. I haven't looked for the original fabric to bind the quilt square, but did take the square with me when I went to the quilt shop. If I have to go with new fabric, I picked out the red below. It matches pretty good with the flower color in the print. But here is my thoughts/question... The block was entirely hand pieced and quilted (the only thing I've ever done that way), so I'm planning on doing the finishing by hand. I'm leaning toward making a wall hanging instead of a pillow (dog will lay on the pillow!!) So, What do you think of the red? Would you like to see another color as the binding? Should I really try to find the original fabrics in my stash? (don't know if I have any). Should I look for a blue instead of the red? I know blues are hard to match, but maybe I can find one. Do you have any other ideas? The owner of the quilt shop thought I could frame it in a frame, with a fabric mat around it. I'm thinking of that, but not leaning that way. I need to hear your ideas!! Any and all, crazy or not. I really appreciate it.
4 comments:
Jenny would really appreciate a new pillow....
i like the red binding - it brings the red pattern pieces to life.
I like the red binding...and frame it to honor the hand sewing!
I have a hand sewn block from an old old quilt of my family's the quilt was falling apart so my aunt saved several blocks for all the cousins...framed. I love it!
What a beautiful block. I think the red is a great choice. I also like to use a dark brown for binding. It mimics a picture frame.
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