While I may make her project down the line, right now I'm focusing on my own Rail Fence version. I'm doing a two-rail block (color + neutral) with 2"x 3.5"rectangles. These simple units stack up quickly alongside the other projects I'm working on. My goal is to see how many donation quilts I can make with the year's challenge.
So far, I have two finished tops.
They look very much the same even though the mix of scraps is different in each.
They do have different backing/binding fabrics, so I can keep track of how many of them I wind up with!
I also tried different techniques of quilting to see if one was preferable. One has a stairstep pattern of quilting, whereas the other has a simple SITD around the squares.
I have one more stairstep top that I think I will FMQ. I also have a completed windmill top (same units, just set differently) to finish.
I'm thinking I might mix it up a bit when I cut my next pieces--perhaps all bright solids with black? We'll see--right now, I'm having fun with these.
I'm linking with Fiber Tuesday 129 at The Quilting Room with Mel .
looks really nice I like the quilting going "down the steps"
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DeleteThanks for sharing your rail fences with the link to Bonnie’s. I enjoy seeing permutations of the same pattern. The two rail ones are delightful. I made a similar version with Sujata’s method although I don’t have as much neutral as you. So mine was purple and yellow.
ReplyDeleteI also think you’re smart to choose an annual donation pattern. Fun.
Thanks, Ann. I like using the same pattern for donation quilts for a period of time--it gives me the chance to directly compare color choices, assembly methods, and quilting options. I sometimes get tired of the pattern by the end, but I always feel like I've learned something in the process.
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Such colorful l/e Quilts. Great that you will give them to charity. Keep up the good work!
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