The Fight

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Saturday, September 25, 2010

ON THE DESIGN WALL NOW...

I am trying to design a fun little baby quilt. Here it is mocked up on my design wall. I just can't decide which fabric to use on the sails. The pieced background is pretty busy, so I am not sure if I like the fabric I planned on using....

Or if the plain white dot is better? What do you think? Please feel free to comment, because if you don't, I am reduced to asking my husband his opinion, and that could be risky.


(If you ever see a quilt I made, and you wondered what in the world I was thinking, it could be that there were no quilters around when I asked, "How does this look?")
So you see, I am counting on you for good advice.


I am using the wonderful Quick Points Ruler to make my "waves." It sure makes it easy to make prairie points, or picots. My friend Janet developed this ruler and it is AWESOME!

Just cut, press,


and glue baste. (of course using Jillily Studio Appli-Glue!)

Voila!
I think I will put a wavey points border on this quilt to finish it. That will be great.
If you need a baby quilt for a little boy, this pattern will be available by Oct. 5. Hopefully. Well, that's the plan anyway.

I await your advice.

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20 comments:

  1. bountiful quilterSaturday, September 25, 2010 at 4:06:00 PM MDT

    The plain white dot is good-and safe-but I kind of like the unexpectedness of the print fabric. What if you did the plain white dot with an added band of the print? Could be cute.

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  2. WendySaturday, September 25, 2010 at 4:19:00 PM MDT

    You have got to go with the print. The print is light enough for a great contrast against the spectacular background. Really. Go for it! :-)

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  3. WendySaturday, September 25, 2010 at 4:49:00 PM MDT

    You have got to use the cute print! It is light enough to make a good contrast against the fantastic background and way more interesting than the plain dot. It will tie into the border too! Love this cute quilt with the peeking prairie point whitecaps! Go for it! :-)

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  4. JonathanSaturday, September 25, 2010 at 6:12:00 PM MDT

    I like them both, but I really like the white polka dot. Of course I ♥ anything with polka dots☺

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  5. BarbSaturday, September 25, 2010 at 8:56:00 PM MDT

    What a clever quilt...I love love love my ruler like that...and what you have done with it is just awesome....

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  6. ChristineSaturday, September 25, 2010 at 9:11:00 PM MDT

    Like most... I actually think either fabric would work great, but I tend to like things simplified, so I would use the plain white. No matter what though, that quilt is so darn cute! I'll be making one even if I already have a too many baby boy quilts:)

    I'm also super excited that you showed us that cool ruler. I will be ordering one of those soon!

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  7. Beth HawkinsSaturday, September 25, 2010 at 10:46:00 PM MDT

    Hi Jill! Super cute quilt! I like the white dot, but that's just me. And I know what you mean about asking a hubby's opinion...yikes! Mine has just learned to say "CUTE" no matter what. So that's no help, really.
    Whatever you decide, it's gonna be great. Love the points. See you at Market!!

    Beth of Lizzie B

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  8. AnnaSunday, September 26, 2010 at 1:51:00 AM MDT

    I would go for the white sails. But it's gonna be beautiful either way!

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  9. ShirleneSunday, September 26, 2010 at 2:04:00 AM MDT

    I love the classic white dot since it's a sail.....which surprises me because I would generally choose the print. The white just sets off the sail!

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  10. KarenSunday, September 26, 2010 at 7:31:00 AM MDT

    Hmmm... While I think the print sails are pretty, I absolutely LOVE the polka dot white sails! They seem to really stand out much more. This is such an adorable quilt!

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  11. AmySunday, September 26, 2010 at 8:22:00 AM MDT

    Jill,

    You are fantastic AND amazing! I'm not sure why you need advice. Everything you do turns out darling! I think the white sails "pop" so those are the ones that I would use.

    Talk to ya soon.

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  12. Yumm yumz by patticakesSunday, September 26, 2010 at 8:48:00 AM MDT

    I have to agree with Wendy . . . the print really gives it punch and pulls the border into the theme - can't wait to get my copy of the pattern!

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  13. SherrillSunday, September 26, 2010 at 1:29:00 PM MDT

    I LOVE the quilt just the way it is and that ruler looks AWESOME!!

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  14. KarenMonday, September 27, 2010 at 1:16:00 PM MDT

    white sails. I love how much they pop.

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  15. nancymMonday, September 27, 2010 at 7:11:00 PM MDT

    I like the white better - it "pops" and has a crisp feel. Love the quilt!!

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  16. JanetTuesday, September 28, 2010 at 1:41:00 AM MDT

    I'm a tradionalist and sails are white not patterned! They just seem to pop with all the other colors.

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  17. LeslieWednesday, September 29, 2010 at 2:29:00 PM MDT

    I like the printed fabric. And I will buy this pattern! It's darling. I have the ruler in all sizes!

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  18. Riley and Talia LymanThursday, September 30, 2010 at 11:45:00 AM MDT

    Mom...I like the print. It makes it look younger, which is always good. Plus that fabric is REALLY cute.

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  19. Rebecca MerryFriday, October 1, 2010 at 3:29:00 PM MDT

    Oh my gosh that is freakin adorable!!!! I totally love the pieced background. I looks like the water has movement!

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  20. Rebecca MerryFriday, October 1, 2010 at 3:30:00 PM MDT

    Oh my gosh that is freakin adorable!!!! I totally love the pieced background. I looks like the water has movement!

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