So much for quick and easy
I got all the rail fence blocks made and probably would have had the top finished but just like it’s *parent* quilt, I thought this one might need a pop of red.
I’ve used piping before in between borders or bindings but never in the blocks however I think it was the only way I could get the little sliver of color I wanted in here.
As you can see, it’s going to be a very subtle effect and I’m probably going to regret inserting these when it comes time to quilt.
I started with a strip of red cut 0.75 inches and folded it in half to sew in between the seams.
Cut it into 8.5 inch sections (my unfinished block size)
And I am adding it to the appropriate blocks as I assemble the rows. I’ll only have 3 kind of randomly placed zig-zagging lines running through the top.
Here’s a block ready to be sewn into it’s row. I’m using a narrow 1/8 inch seam to sew the piping on first. Some people might just pin it in between the two blocks and sew but I have better luck sewing it first.
And so, rather than being done with this top, I’m slowly getting it assembled. I hope the red is going to be worth the trouble. You might be able to see it a little better in this final photo by clicking on it to enlarge.
By the way, how many of you use digital photographs to help you *check* your work? See that block in the second to the last row that is not rotated correctly? I might not have caught it until it was too late without the photo.
Hi Mary. Add red binding to really pull out the red strip.
Ohh, I love the effect and I don’t know anything about machine quilting but from what I’ve seen of your work ~ you’ll be totally able to handle this. Oh – I’m thinking the Leaping Frog. Can’t recall if that’s the right name but I sure love that panto.
I think the red makes a huge difference,well worth the time. I often change things after seeing a photo of my work. It’s strange how mistakes pop out on a picture.
Wow, what a great idea!! I never would have thought of that – can’t wait to see it finished. I haven’t used digital photos to check my work – but, again, what a GREAT idea! Think I will start! (I do use my reduction glass a lot thought to make sure I’m “balanced”)
WOW!! What a fabulous idea ! Perfect for when just a hint of contrast color is needed!! I think you’re onto something here!! You may have started a whole new trend/concept in the quilting world, a one-word term much like “McTavishing”, etc.!! What will we call your application??!! Keep up the awesome work!! Merry Christmas~
I think the extra work will be well worth it. I can hardly wait to see the finished project. I think every quilt needs a little touch of red. It’s my favorite color. I may have to “borrow” you idea.
That looks beautiful! I think you will definitely start a new trend!
I LOVE that idea! The final product will be worth all of the extra efforts that you’ll have to use during the quilting process! Enjoy.
I love the strip of red and I think all your work will be worth it. I often take pictures for block placement – I find it looks completely different looking at it objectively on the computer screen vs on my design wall.
I also like the idea of red binding to frame it all.
I love your piping idea…it adds a lot of interest in this quilt. I hope I will remember this as something to try for a quilt that I’m not loving and might need a splash of something.
I have to look close at your picture to see the turned block. I use the camera’s eye often to check placement of blocks when my quilt buddy and I are doing our D9P quilts. It’s amazing what you can see through the camera’s eye! Merry, Merry Christmas!
I love that you are adding the red—not sure I would used piping, but the red sure adds a nice element to the black and white fabrics. Yes, I use my camera all the time now to see my mistakes, and I also like to use my red value finder lens. It helps too not only see mistake with turning the blocks, but also values of light/med/dark which I frequently don’t notice working on projects.
Love the red accent and I think red binding or a red border would be great with it also. I saw two blocks in the lower left that look like they need to be rotated. Hope you catch them both before it’s too late!
The red is going to be a great touch!
I really liked it before but love it with the red. I think it would look really good with a black binding with red piping. Bindings with piping is my favorite way to finish a quilt off.
If this quilt top needs a home… let me know
Oh I love this stuff…but I can never figure out what to CALL it! Piping with no piping? Flange? Insert? I think if I used it in a block, I might just stitch it down, and then quilt as usual. That way, you know its going to go ONE way: FLAT. I have only used it by the binding. I love the pop of red!
I love the little piping. I did that in my black and white log cabin (http://gariquilts.blogspot.com/2009/04/isnt-this-looking-good-i-have-gotten.html) and was thrilled with the effect. Of course I didn’t quilt it with a panto so I didn’t have to worry about them.
I love the piping effect, esp. in red. You will *really* be sick of these fabrics when you’re done, no? I see someone already mentioned the one block that has two rails turned backward. I wouldn’t have noticed without your mention.
Sometimes I use digital to check the color placement too. I like how this one is turning out.