The blue is actually a snowflake print, bought on sale, but the snowflakes are much smaller than the dark blue bubble shapes or the white asterisk shapes you may see, so I think I'm getting away with it. :)
One more blue border on the two long sides, do you think? It could stand to be bigger, so I COULD put even another border all the way around, red, maybe? It's going to be donated to a nursing home, so bright and cheerful is good, and any sizes from wheelchair to crib to twin are needed. I only used 24 heartstrings blocks on this one, so I still have plenty left to keep on playing with (and I'm getting more donated every time I meet with the guild members.) Those side borders made from the half blocks are a GOOD place to use the slightly 'maverick' blocks. I cut the red centered ones in half with the stripe leaning to the top right, and the blue centered ones with the center stripe leaning to the top left, so I got the zig zag effect.
I got another bit added to all 100+ of my bright squares that were in the pizza box, AND got all of them ironed, made another 6 kaleidoscope blocks for the king size quilt, AND got those ironed. I really appreciate all the name suggestions for it too! I haven't decided on a name yet, I like the beach references, because that tan/beige does look like sand with water, but I also like the windmill and diamond ideas a lot too. Thanks, everyone, for the super suggestions!
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What a great way to use strings. I could see myself making something similar.
I like your idea of adding a blue borders on the sides, it would balance out the blue trim that you have on the top and bottom and a further border would frame it nicely. Do post another picture if you add anything more...I'm keen to see the end result.
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I am really enjoying the string blocks. The arrangement possibilities are endless. I think a blue border would be just right.
The blue keeps those strings under control! (if you can do such a thing with a maverick string!)
Another great sting layout! thanks
You are such a wonderfully creative source for strings ideas, Jane! I love this border and I love how it focuses attention by just being on the sides. It's almost like ( )!!! It makes a statement and accents at the same time. Great stars, as well!
Oh it is awesome! Yes I think another border all the way around, but wider on the sides than top and bottom! And yes - red I think!
I've got one very similiar to this in the process. I like your blues--it really brings out the color in the rest of the blocks.
I really love the blue with the bright colours - I have just visited Mama Koch's similar quilt. Both fantastic.
The bright colours of the strings and the bubbles on the blue fabric definitely say, "Fun"! Love it!
i like the layout of this quilt. Yes i would add borders to the sides.
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