It's so hard picking fabrics for a man. Everything is just too girly sometimes. I wanted something quick with little cutting and piecing together. I picked up a Bali Pop of batiks blue and decided on a quick rail fence block. Strip piecing. Good to go. I still want to make a black/white/gray check quilt like Anna's. It was in the running for my husband for this birthday but I changed my mind. Good thing is that there are plenty of Christmases, birthdays and other gift-giving occasions in my future for him.
This is where I am with this quilt so far. Don't look at it too closely because there is one area in the quilt with the same block... multiple times. I must have been sleeping when I was laying it out and didn't notice.
It's too short. It's a 8x9 layout and it's just right for me but will be too short for my husband. I'm thinking borders. My other option is to get another Bali Pop and make 2 more rows but I don't know if I want to spent $40.00 for a few more rows. I can always use the rest of the Bali Pop as a scrappy binding.
Decisions, decisions.
Enjoy your day!
Jen :)
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awesome! I vote for 2 more rows and a scrappy binding! he's going to love it
ReplyDeleteBORDERS LOL! I'm going with the easy way out. Man, you're on a roll with your quilts this winter Jen. Good Work. Your hubby is going to love this cute (but don't tell him I said so cause men don't want cute) quilt!
ReplyDeleteph Jen your hubby is going to be so happy with this quilt,i would lash out and buy some more he's worth it,cant wait to see it finished.xx
ReplyDeleteI think it would look wonderful with a pretty boarder. He's going to love it :)
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend.
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
I vote for two more rows, it will be worth the cost of another Bali Pop, you'll be happier with it (I think so anyway). I'm sure your husband is going to love this quilt.
ReplyDeleteMore rows! Looks great, I love the blues!
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