Friday, June 3, 2011

{Quilting Part 3}

My Crossroads blocks have all been assembled and made to be (mostly) square at 13 and 1/2 inches. 


Of course, Popeye had to help press them last night. He's so helpful, you know. hehe



In the end I had more than enough to complete the goal of 25 squares (instead of 20) so that my quilt is square instead of rectangle - better for cuddling under I think.  I did run out of the crisp muslin I was using and had to substitute in some lighter, so let's hope it holds up okay. lol

There are lots of strips left so I think I'd like to put together pieced quilt back. I think I'd like a dark grey solid binding , and a slightly lighter shade gray, for the majority of the backing, as seen here:



So I'm auditioning different backing ideas.

Idea 1 and maybe my favorite,  I found on this website here, but she doesn't give a source. 


And here's a whole flickr group with just backs of quilt ideas.  I never know how people will feel about me using their photos, so go there and see if there's any you super like. Or if you have other ideas of how I could use up all these fabrics for a back, I'd be more than grateful! :)

It's coming along!

3 comments:

  1. Wowee its looking fab. Love the grey (as you know!). If I had to choose I would pick the darker one...

    Gotta love popeye. So cute!!! Him and beaks would get on so well!

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  2. oh my god how cute is popeye! We miss all of you!

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  3. Looking awesome! What is it about cats and crafts? LOL

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