I spent Saturday playing around with some pretty fabrics by Joel Dewberry (Westminster). The fun part of these blocks is that the seams do not match up on purpose. The strips are cut 2 3/4" and 2 1/2", sewn into strip sets, then cut out with the use of a 6 inch square ruler.
I’d like your opinions on the use of the striped fabric. Does it make you dizzy, or is it kicky and fun? I plan to add a containment border, and then a wider border that is super calming. Look at this border fabric, isn’t it gorgeous?
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I think the stripes are fun! Looks like peppermint candies – so pretty!
The fabric is gorgeous!
Oh wow! I love the fabrics in this! The stripes are fantastic.
Definately kicky fun.
Absolutely kicky and fun.
Oh it’s fantastic, Nicole! What a great use of those fun, hip fabrics. I love it and the border print is so perfect!
yep I love it to
cant wait to see it done.
Keep the stripes by all means. Love the border fabric.
I think your border will calm some of the jumpiness of the stripes (which I love, btw). And I’m really crazy about that border fabric.
The stripes are great!! Stripes and plaids add so much visual interest to a quilt, IMHO.
Can’t wait to see it finished.
Looks great and I love stripes!
Love the stripes…but then, I’m a girl who loves strips! I think the strips give a good “pop” and surprise to the whole picture. Love all the fabrics! :o)
I agree with everyone – the stripes look great. Definitely reminds me of Peppermint candies.
Love the look of your sampler quilt squares :))
i just bought a fat quarter pack of that line. i think it looks great. very fun! i’m planning to do strips but pinwheeled as in gwen marston’s book.
Good use of the strips, makes for a very cheerful quilt.
Border fabric is wonderful; squares with stripes are great–whole effect in the squares is beautiful.
My vote is for kicky and fun — and I’m LOVING that fabric! No, no more obsessions. None. Not for awhile yet. ARRGHHHH!!!
I love the kicky fabric and the border print also. Waaaaay cute
Karen
FANTASTIC. this is working out nicely… ^_^ Keep up the good work Mom!
My first thought, before I even read your post, was how fabulous the stripes were – really make the whole top bubbly and fun. I love using stripes and plaids in quilt blocks. I think doing it every other block here was just perfect!
Love these fabrics and love the border fabric especially. I have never tried any of these fabrics from this designer so I guess I’m going to have to take another look.
Yes the stripes are nice and iI love the border material it is beautiful should look good when finished.
Kicky and fun!!! And I love that border- I’ve been trying to find it locally but the pink seems to have sold out 🙁
Absolutely kicky and fun, keep the stripes please!
Every quilt needs some stripes! What a great border…I don’t think I’ve seeen it, but will keep my eyes open.