tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post8614449777407634463..comments2024-03-26T06:53:42.873-05:00Comments on Fret Not Yourself: Sashing the Square DealAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-7279148224850900502018-11-09T09:32:06.314-06:002018-11-09T09:32:06.314-06:00Finding a good use for them is a delight. I was go...Finding a good use for them is a delight. I was going to use them as an entire quilt top but like them so much more as a border here. White fabric makes the best sashing here.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-60317594980092517682018-11-09T09:30:21.538-06:002018-11-09T09:30:21.538-06:00Thanks, Linda. The umbrellas were so fun floating ...Thanks, Linda. The umbrellas were so fun floating in the air. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-9667640469191087212018-11-08T20:06:02.904-06:002018-11-08T20:06:02.904-06:00Oh yes, the light sashing is perfect. Goes without...Oh yes, the light sashing is perfect. Goes without saying that I love that you've used the crossroad blocks for the border. Super!Mystic Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13233427034920359604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-46159780061518442372018-11-08T15:37:12.909-06:002018-11-08T15:37:12.909-06:00This is coming along well, I like the lighter sash...This is coming along well, I like the lighter sashing too! And those umbrellas are a wonderful idea! Linda @ kokaquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01942832808800906728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-37373940002702211722018-11-08T13:15:49.852-06:002018-11-08T13:15:49.852-06:00Thanks, Janie. Taking the next generation reinvigo...Thanks, Janie. Taking the next generation reinvigorates me for the Fair. Fin to see it through a cbild's eyes.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-38814590247550176822018-11-08T13:14:21.111-06:002018-11-08T13:14:21.111-06:00Haha. Teddy is probably rolling in his grave. I li...Haha. Teddy is probably rolling in his grave. I like finding historic names for designs we "thought" we're original. Nothing new but I love the colors. Thanks, Preeti.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-2895304877840998452018-11-08T13:12:21.514-06:002018-11-08T13:12:21.514-06:00The background becomes part of the design whether ...The background becomes part of the design whether I want it or not. Fortunately I didn't make the design wall grey. I like white more these days in quilts, too. <br />Glad you noticed the Monkey Wrench. It connects the quadrants better than solid sashing.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-9540704763325806602018-11-08T13:02:22.303-06:002018-11-08T13:02:22.303-06:00Exciting progress, Ann.
State fairs are so fun, lo...Exciting progress, Ann.<br />State fairs are so fun, lots of good memories there!Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494933770754796059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-62597272849055385322018-11-08T12:53:56.893-06:002018-11-08T12:53:56.893-06:00Thanks, Karen. I remember getting a Fair Day when ...Thanks, Karen. I remember getting a Fair Day when I was in school. Always fun.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-50903980006044859472018-11-08T12:53:17.361-06:002018-11-08T12:53:17.361-06:00White is appearing in more of my quilts lately but...White is appearing in more of my quilts lately but I like the openness it adds.<br />Reading about Australian laws that require everyone to vote and the difference that makes in campaigns struck me seriously. Most people are center but not too motivated. If everyone voted we could have policies that reflect that, perhaps get more done without all the grandstanding that occurs now.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-40774947383445006972018-11-08T12:48:52.416-06:002018-11-08T12:48:52.416-06:00Thanks for writing.Thanks for writing.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-30598403694961477152018-11-08T09:28:11.119-06:002018-11-08T09:28:11.119-06:00The square deal is berry juicy!!! I am sure Teddy ...The square deal is berry juicy!!! I am sure Teddy Roosevelt would be proud. I am looking forward to the finished quilt and I am sure you will do a terrific job.Preetihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363550140143647850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-80648786738189674552018-11-07T13:42:19.384-06:002018-11-07T13:42:19.384-06:00Yes to the light sashing! Funny how the design wal...Yes to the light sashing! Funny how the design wall color sometimes inserts itself into our quilts! Love how the intersection at the middle makes the monkey wrench block.audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102559813211702736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-45369659533511602902018-11-07T05:00:44.955-06:002018-11-07T05:00:44.955-06:00This quilt is going to be absolutely stunning! Oh...This quilt is going to be absolutely stunning! Oh, I used to love going to the State Fair of Texas when I lived in N. Tx. Your post conjures up so many fond memories.KaHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528677007819875856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-8450312637117338982018-11-07T01:22:43.903-06:002018-11-07T01:22:43.903-06:00I too can try all sorts of alternatives while miss...I too can try all sorts of alternatives while missing what is right in front of my face, but I like your light sashing now that it's there. I've been up half the night listening to your election results coming in - it does look like you had a good turn-out this time.Kajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417544341324291385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-70981497837770439392018-11-06T22:04:36.864-06:002018-11-06T22:04:36.864-06:00That quilt is going to be gorgeous!That quilt is going to be gorgeous!QuiltGranmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09225951118220180796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-29695273856644555492018-11-06T19:01:08.492-06:002018-11-06T19:01:08.492-06:00The mermaids were such a cute fabric. I bought it ...The mermaids were such a cute fabric. I bought it a while ago but waited for the perfect place to use it. This is it. That light was definitely needed. I'm so glad you voted, too.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-14293725678449313242018-11-06T18:59:54.433-06:002018-11-06T18:59:54.433-06:00I agree, Robin. Just sorry it took me so long to f...I agree, Robin. Just sorry it took me so long to figure out white was the best sashing.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-47025958776980005002018-11-06T18:59:26.187-06:002018-11-06T18:59:26.187-06:00Wouldn't they be great in a backyard? Although...Wouldn't they be great in a backyard? Although they'd probably need to be replaced more frequently than I want to replace them. Haha. My grandchildren went to the polls to watch their parents vote. Good practice.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-84297048137402159382018-11-06T18:57:53.558-06:002018-11-06T18:57:53.558-06:00Thanks, Julie. The mermaids look so much better no...Thanks, Julie. The mermaids look so much better now that they are corralled into the correct border. I'm excited about it.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-68619994098837629092018-11-06T17:36:39.792-06:002018-11-06T17:36:39.792-06:00I kind of like the mermaid fabric for inner and ou...I kind of like the mermaid fabric for inner and outer, providing busy-ness (since the blocks and border blocks are busy) but the needed change in value (light) to make the center blocks stand out....Glad you enjoyed the fair. DH and I voted at 8:30 a.m. Nannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09239289676429380866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-65034898196589734872018-11-06T13:50:18.458-06:002018-11-06T13:50:18.458-06:00I like the light sashing. It lets those center sq...I like the light sashing. It lets those center squares shine like they should.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423024947233260195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-38523485017687703452018-11-06T12:55:08.469-06:002018-11-06T12:55:08.469-06:00Love the umbrellas -- and yes, we did vote early (...Love the umbrellas -- and yes, we did vote early (all of us except the grandson who is only two).Quiltdivajuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15593385265961892847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-73912754503721018852018-11-06T10:59:17.264-06:002018-11-06T10:59:17.264-06:00Loving the mermaids and Crossroads blocks--I think...Loving the mermaids and Crossroads blocks--I think this will be a super quilt--looking forward to seeing it come together...hugs, JulieroseJulierosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079686021190332890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-73247924885961852592018-11-06T10:33:53.577-06:002018-11-06T10:33:53.577-06:00They remind me of Up. I wonder how well and how lo...They remind me of Up. I wonder how well and how long they'd last in my backyard. I'd love it.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.com