Idea # 1 -
Put something really big in the center.
Keeping up is hard work. I am very impressed that so many of you got through the whole year. But in reading blogs, Flickr comments, etc. I realize many did not. (And some of you have misplaced a few blocks---I'm not naming names.)
So here are some suggestions for samplers done with fewer blocks ---ideas taken from antique quilts.
2) Use really big sashing
3) And/or a Really Big Border
From Franklin & Marshall College's collection
4) Mix in a lot of something else
A whole lot of something else
There are four patches, bow ties and other blocks in this quilt.
It's a sampler of sorts.
It's a sampler of sorts.
I finished more than 12, but less than all, so here is the finish I came up with: http://weddingdressblue.wordpress.com/2012/04/17/civil-war-finished/
ReplyDeleteThank you again for a fun quiltalong and for the history lessons. I really enjoyed the process and am pleased to have this gift to share.
I like that green quilt with the mixed blocks and strips, really nice design idea, with a few changes.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Good ideas! I finished about 18 and am going to sash them out to 12 inches and mix them with some other 12 inch blocks I have made.
ReplyDeleteThis blog entry gave me a huge chuckle. You have to admire the women who just forged ahead no matter what. We should all be so fancy-free!
ReplyDeleteHow funny, I love the suggestions. I can't wait for my quilt to come back from getting quilted. Thank you so much for such an extraordinary quiltalong.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas! Thanks for thinking of us slow pokes!
ReplyDeleteI love the wacky samplers, especially the ones with wild color combinations. There's such life and spontaneity in them. Thanks so much for showing them.
ReplyDeleteMary in SD
Oh, I just love these ideas! The funnest thing I've seen all day!
ReplyDeleteWhere did the picture of the patriotic album quilt come from at the top of this post? I would like to make something like that in honor of son who is newly commissioned in the US Navy and a big history lover. Are there any resources you can point me to? Thank you.
ReplyDeleteDear Ms Brackman,
ReplyDeleteI do not know how to contact you other than commenting on one of your blogs, and I hope it is alright when I do so. I also joined last year´s CW Block of the Week but didn´t sew all of them because I didn´t want such a big quilt. If you are interested in the outcome please have a look here http://sabine-allerleiscraps.blogspot.de/2012/05/bloggers-quilt-festival-spring-2012.html
I really enjoyed last year with all the interesting information - thank you so much.
Greetings from Germany
Sabine Probst
Thanks for the ideas. I'm waiting for my elder son to pick his 25 favorite blocks, then I'll make two quilts, one for each son.
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