I'm adding the border today - these pieces are only laid down - some of them need adjustment in length. I had planned another similar border, but it was getting too large. This one will be about 63 x 75. Blocks are 6 inch finished, first light border finishes as 1.5, triangles finish at 3, and last border finishes at 3. If you are new to triangles for a border, be sure you plan the layout first before sewing them - sometimes those little rascals trick you!
For those of you who struggle with color choices, what fabrics?, will this match,? is that too light?, etc. The only fabric that I had questions about, was a pinky/yellow-y Valentine heart-type fabric and you guessed it, it's the piece that gives the quilt punch and interest. So, LESSON # 846, don't fuss and fiddle and overthink your fabric choices -- pick a pallette and then JUST GOOOO FOR IT! IMHO, this quilt BEGS to be scrappy!!! You simply need lights and darks.
All fabric was from stash. 8-) This is sometimes called Jewel Box, or Buckeye Beauty, Quiltville has one called Blue Ridge Beauty. This is a VERY versatile block, so simple, yet design options are endless! I've used it for a great border.
It is one gorgeous, scrappy quilt.
ReplyDeleteI love red, too, and this piece is just yummy! Whenever I look at antique or vintage completed quilts on Ebay, I note that predominantly red quilts always bring in more money.
ReplyDeleteI like this colours ,it`s very nice
ReplyDeletegreetings from the North of Germany from Suzan
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ReplyDeleteI've made a Jewel Box quilt for our camping trailer. Here's a link to the photo.
ReplyDeleteGreat scrappy quilt, Elaine. I love this pattern. Good counsel on making a scrappy quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love red fabrics!
ReplyDeleteThis is very nice! It really does make me think of jewels... rubies...
ReplyDeleteThis is a stunning quilt. Just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLoving it :)
ReplyDeleteOh, you have another beautiful finish!
ReplyDeletelove it. I did one in all colors of scraps. I may just have to do another one, I have tons of blues.
ReplyDeleteWell, I found Sarah's Jewel Box in scrappy colors -- gotta find YOURs now! 8-))) I really LOVE it in scrappy, as well as RED!
ReplyDeleteYour RED quilt is great. I like the sawtooth border. Great choice of fabrics.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous! It sparkels.
ReplyDeleteWhat, it took you about a week or so to do this. You are a fast piecer! And, I like it even more than in the last post!
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