Wednesday, November 28, 2012

A Flimsy

The definition of a flimsy is ‘an unfinished quilt top’ (before quilting). I sewed for six hours tonight. I sewed eight blocks into a row, I sewed nine rows, I sewed three sections of three rows, and finally, sewed all three sections together to make my  quilt top. It’s big. I always do that, but not always intentionally. I feel I still need a border so the binding doesn’t cut into the blocks. My bindings are usually wider than 1/4”, so I want to add something else to it, but I don’t think I want white. White will make the blocks look like they are floating, and I don’t think I want that.

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But…….. that is a decision that will have to be put off for another time, because my bed is calling me, and my alarm clock goes off at 4:30 AM. It’s almost 12:30 AM now.

G’night!

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Posted by Michelle at 12:24 AM

15 comments:

  1. Three Birds InspiredNovember 28, 2012 at 2:13 AM

    I also love a good sewing marathon but you are going to be one tired gal today! Pretty quilt...love the block!

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  2. UnknownNovember 28, 2012 at 5:15 AM

    Beautiful quilt!

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  3. AmeliaNovember 28, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    So very pretty. I am sure you will figure out a color for the border.

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  4. ReneaNovember 28, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    You are amazing. Not sure how you do it!!! Gorgeous flimsy.

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  5. HazelNovember 28, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    I loved this quilt so much I started one myself ,thank you for the inspiration .

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  6. waggonswestNovember 28, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    That is beautiful.

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  7. TameraNovember 28, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    How beautiful! It almost looks like circles when you look at the small picture. But, when you look at the big one, you don't see it, lol.

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  8. KristieNovember 28, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Beautiful! Can't wait to see what you decide.

    Have a wonderful and Blessed day
    Kristie

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  9. StitchinByTheLakeNovember 28, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    It's really beautiful. I agree with you...not white. Maybe brown? blessings, marlene

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  10. Amy, a redeemed sheepNovember 28, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    It's beautiful...It has such nice movement. =)

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  11. ReginaNovember 28, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    looks great - will be interested in what you do for a border. I often do 2 - one really narrow to frame and prevent the float and then the wider one.

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  12. bettyNovember 28, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    Looks great Michelle! Lots of hard work went into it I do believe! I agree that white would not be a good border; not that I'm an expert (because I'm not LOL) but I think a darker color like a dark blue?

    hope you got some rest last night and the day was a kind one today!

    betty

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  13. Missy ShayNovember 28, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    I really like it! I'm the same about wanting borders on my quilt. What pattern is it?

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  14. Connie Kresin CampbellNovember 29, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    Beautiful flimsy! If you have one of the darker colors that might work good for a border or..try cutting your binding 2 1/4 inch instead of 2 1/2 to help get a narrower binding.

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  15. Designer JulesDecember 11, 2012 at 3:23 AM

    So pretty. What about a black to set off the white and all of the colors.

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