Friday, August 30, 2019

Selvage Strings Update--It's Done!

I must say I've really enjoyed sewing along with Lori at Humble Quilts and participating in this Stringalong project. It got me moving! Thank you, Lori! And thanks, too, to Rachel, Wendy, and Janet O. for sharing!


Well, I admit this finished quilt is rather heavy, lol!

 
The small foundation blocks are 6" and were so quick and easy to make. I tried out several layouts but ultimately decided on this one with black sashing and border. 


A little closer.


Barbie quilted it for me in a large leafy pattern as I didn't want that dense overall look.  

 
It worked out fine!    
 

I think that striped binding added some pizzazz . . .  

 

 . . . and so did the paisley fabric on the back! Ta-da!

I'm linking up with Lori here. Take a look!

Enjoy your weekend!




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Copyright 2019, Barbara Schaffer
 
 
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18 comments:

  1. ---"Love"August 30, 2019 at 11:46 AM

    It is gorgeous! ---"Love"

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  2. Quilting BabciaAugust 30, 2019 at 11:56 AM

    Wonderful finish! The black sashing accents the blocks beautifully, and that paisley backing - a sweet surprise!

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  3. Wendy Caton ReedAugust 30, 2019 at 12:15 PM

    Fabulous! I love that stripe in the binding. How is it that I have never seen that fabric?? Just when I think I have seen every fabric in the world, a new one pops up! LOL.

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  4. JulieroseAugust 30, 2019 at 12:59 PM

    Just a lovely finish on this--the black is perfect-- great job! hugs, Julierose

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  5. LoriAugust 30, 2019 at 1:42 PM

    It is super fantastic!! This type of quilt only needs a little quilting- it's perfect!! Thanks for sewing along!!

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  6. Angie in SoCalAugust 30, 2019 at 6:23 PM

    Very nice! Love the backing, too.

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  7. Susie HAugust 30, 2019 at 7:42 PM

    Beautiful right down to the binding and backing. Love the black sashing. Breaks up the strings and gives the eye a place to rest.

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  8. KyleAugust 30, 2019 at 8:34 PM

    So many fabrics documented in those strings. It's beautiful. You chose a good design for the quilting, keeping it simple. A striped binding is always a fun way to finish out the design.

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  9. KarenAugust 30, 2019 at 8:39 PM

    Oh, I see that your strings are selvedge edges. A lady who makes use of it all.

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  10. Jan HebertAugust 30, 2019 at 9:01 PM

    Beautiful! Love the black sashing. You did a great job!

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  11. SandyAugust 31, 2019 at 1:08 AM

    Excellent! I love the three dimensional look the black sashing gives it. That backing fabric is fabulous!

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  12. lizAugust 31, 2019 at 7:31 AM

    It's really good : )
    Thank you for sharing

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  13. Pamela ArbourAugust 31, 2019 at 7:44 AM

    It is gorgeous. Great job.

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  14. Cynthia@wabi-sabi-quiltsSeptember 1, 2019 at 9:22 AM

    Wow, it's just a gorgeous finish and will be so fun to look at for years to come, I'm sure, with all the selvages! I adore the backing - sort of Victorian in a fun fun way.

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  15. MarieSeptember 1, 2019 at 9:37 AM

    This. Is. Beautiful!

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  16. Janet O.September 2, 2019 at 6:26 PM

    Such a visual treat! The black really frames it all nicely and it is so fun to read the selvedges and recall the actual fabrics. I wish I had more of some of those fabrics. :)

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  17. BarbSeptember 3, 2019 at 7:36 AM

    Wonderful! I can only imagine how heavy it is. Foundation piecing gets that way so fast.
    It is so fun to study and the black sashing sets it off beautifully. The striped binding is perfection! yay for you

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