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Quilting: Low volume tiles
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Low volume tiles

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The volume is turned up on my tiles, although I love the fabric. I'm wondering if I should add sashing to make it less loud. Here are some pictures of possible ways to sew together the blocks. Any ideas?
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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Mod

Materials

cotton quilting fabric

What was your inspiration?

yellow desk

What are you most proud of?

it was fun

 

11 comments

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Mamadoc on craftsy.com
Mamadoc
Dec 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I agree that sashing would ruin the feel of this quilt. I love it the way it is, but if you wanted to make it less busy, how about just using one vertical strip of blocks on a solid background?
Elizabeth Hartman on craftsy.com
Elizabeth Hartman
Craftsy Instructor
Dec 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I'm posting this again, because I see that I inadvertently posted as a response to another comment. One of the main goals of this project is to create a composition without a visible block structure. If you add sashing, you will definitely lose that and I think the composition could suffer. If you feel that you need negative space around the blocks,I would recommend that you create a less conventional composition by arranging the blocks randomly/asymmetrically on your design wall and then filling in the space around them (similar to the Improv Pods project). I agree that the amount of contrast in your gray fabrics definitely pumps up the volume, but I think the quilt will look great however you finish it. Great job!
Helen in the UK on craftsy.com
Helen in the UK
Dec 04, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Personally, I prefer it without the sashing. No sashing allows the vertical lines to flow. Have to get cracking on my version soon :)
Sapphiretanya on craftsy.com
Sapphiretanya
Dec 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I think your quilt is great, well done. But I don't think u need a border - embrace modern quilting.
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SewsYourMother
Nov 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
nice choice of fabrics
bernadett1059874 on craftsy.com
bernadett1059874
Nov 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Your piece caught my eye. Great job!!!
DenMck on craftsy.com
DenMck
Nov 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I think adding the sashing gives your eyes a place to rest when looking at the quilt. It's really personal preference but I like the sashing. I think it makes the blocks themselves look very interesting.
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JolovestoQuilt
Nov 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I like it as it is, no sashing. I still think it's reasonable low volume. I have mine cut out ready to sew together, must get to my machine
Elizabeth Hartman on craftsy.com
Elizabeth Hartman
Dec 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
One of the main goals of this project is to create a composition without a visible block structure. If you add sashing, you will definitely loose that and I think the composition will suffer..
Elizabeth Hartman on craftsy.com
Elizabeth Hartman
Dec 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
. . .hit return before I was finished.
Elizabeth Hartman on craftsy.com
Elizabeth Hartman
Dec 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
So sorry. The system is giving me trouble here. If you feel that you need negative space around the blocks,I would recommend that you create a less conventional composition by arranging the blocks randomly/asymmetrically on your design wall and then filling in the space around them (similar to the Improv Pods project). I agree that the amount of contrast in your gray fabrics definitely pumps up the volume, but I think the quilt will look great however you finish it. Great job!

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