Tuesday 3 April 2012

Greek Cross progress

Now that the weather is all wintery again (big sad smile) the sewing machine called and I got to work on my version of the Greek Cross quilt.



These blocks are so quickly assembled and are really fun to make as they have a bit of everything, a bit of HST, a few rectangles and a square.



I had the top finished quickly and my original plan was to pretty much make it like Faith did but when the top was done I was not happy, no not at all. It looked dull, absolutely dull. So I decided a border would be the solution and started auditioning various fabrics I had in my stash for a few days until I settled on a combination of two border fabric; a narrow one of purple and white dots (Kaffe Fasset dots) to brighten everything up and then a wide one of Lilac Rose.  It took all my courage to cut further into Lilac Rose but I found an online shop that still stocked a few yards of it and I quickly bought them all (big sigh...... )



Once the border(s) were attached the quilt became a whole new quilt with a totally different rather cheerful mood which is what I was after in the first place. What do you think ?



The backing fabric will be another print that I cherish and have had in my stash for a while. I bought it at Tikki Ltd almost two years ago and decided that now was the time to use it. But that I will reveal only when the quilt is done. But you are welcome to guess; it is another Kaffe Fassett print and the base colour is duck egg.

Speak to you soon !

13 comments:

  1. I think the double boarder make it complete. The roses look fabulous and can't wait to see the back.

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  2. realy brightens it up and makes it sing xx

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  3. the spot and roses border really completes the quilt top! great choice! I hate cutting into gorgeous fabric. I still have a bundle of bright solids I REALLY can't bear to start taking apart and cutting up :( This is looking beautiful and love every bit of it x

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  4. That border just makes the crosses look amazing! The colors are just so bright and vibrant, yet balanced. SO brave to cut into amazing fabric! I have some that I'm "saving".. Maybe I need to be inspired by you, grow and pair and cut it!

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  5. Looking good - love the exuberance of those roses!

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  6. beautiful it looks fab love the border love it all !!

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  7. That's one fabulously botanic quilt top J! The purple dotty border is awesome! Jxo

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  8. I am not a huge border fan but this border really makes your quilt. It truly is a stunning print and I love the dots in there too.

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  9. I love the borders! This is a gorgeous quilt. The purple dot is fantastic.

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  10. Sometimes you really need a border...this seems like one of those times. Those dots just make the entire thing pop! Love it!

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  11. I love the double border, it was a perfect choice!!

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  12. This is gorgeous Judith, the purple spots are an inspired choice! x

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  13. What do I think? I think this quilt is simply stunning and so you!! I just absolutely love it.
    Love
    Patti xxx

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