I think the colors and the scrappiness of these pinwheels manage to pull the alphabet blocks together into more of a cohesive look (my daughter, Emily, also likes it that several of the characters appear to be waving). I sort of regret that I didn’t use a brighter color for the elephant block (and maybe even the doll), but they actually do show up better in person than in these photos. The first picture was taken before I added the siding to the house block.
The quilt top seems wide enough already, so I’m not going to add any additional borders. Although I haven’t selected a fabric for the back or a quilting pattern yet, I would really like to finish this quilt over the summer. The quilting part will be boring to post, so I’m thinking of another project I could work on at the same time — maybe a doll quilt made with the little Simplicity patterns I posted earlier.
I don’t even KNOW how to say how much I like those rows! They are so fun!!! The pinwheels set your blocks off perfectly. I zoomed in on them as much as safari would let me – I love how you mix fabrics. I’m looking forward to seeing more!
Ann
The pinwheels are just the thing to pull everything together! I was thinking that you chose the perfect arrangement of the blocks, and then I had to laugh, because of course, you really don’t have any flexability with alphabet blocks! (unless you wanted alphabet soup!)
Wow, this is such an amazing amount of work. It’s looking absolutely gorgeous!
I must sound like a broken record, but I really like the way you mix the fabrics in each pinwheel. I haven’t done that before. I know that you must have repeats, but they are not obvious at all and it makes the sashing perfectly scrappy!
The close ups are great. You have some really neat fabrics!
Ann
just adorable!
this is coming out sooooooo cute!
keep it up!
Kathie
H is for the Happiest quilt ever! 🙂 And F is for FUN to look at! Very lovely!
I can’t tell you how much I love this quilt. It’s going to be really amazing when it’s quilted (just trying to offer a little motivation….)
Martha, the quilt looks fantastic!
I can’t really add to what has already been said. It is terrific, and just looks great. The pinwheels add so much to already great embroidery.
Just excellent.
Just beautiful! I’m running out of steam and I’m only on my second block! You are really an inspiration for me – thanks again for all of the tips.
It looks WONDERFUL!!! You are doing such a great job! 🙂 I enjoy watching your progress on this project! Thanks for the inspiration!
I think that I might be in LOVE! What a clever way to feature some embroidery and vintage fabrics. I look forward to watching it all come together…