Thursday, March 5, 2020

Some Progress on Fancy Squares and Quote Quilt


I added some trim to the intersections of Fancy Squares quilt.  This is the same trim that was used in Maximalist and the Inspirational Quote crazy quilt.  I was worried that the trim might be too big and might take away the pattern, but I like the way it looks.  Now I have to figure out how to do the edges. I might add a binding, but I am hoping to find some kind of trim.


I added the fusible to the back of the Inspirational Quote crazy quilt. It is Pellon fusible fleece. I am hoping that it doesn't add too much bulk that makes it difficult to reach the middle of the quilt, but so far it is okay. As a bonus, that means the quilt was pressed again. I have to wrinkle it to reach the part I am embroidering, and all the wrinkles were bothering me. I will probably be pressing it more, but that has a bonus too - the quotes are going to be thoroughly heat set.

From this distance, it is hard to see that there is embroidery on this quilt.

9 comments:

Sandy said...

I love the quirkiness of your fancy squares. It should look authentically "old" by the time you are finished. I imagine you will hand quilt this? Your inspirational quote quilt is looking more charming all the time. What a treasure that will be!

Quilting Babcia said...

That trim is the perfect touch for your Fancy Squares quilt.

Karrin Hurd said...

Beautiful quilts, love both of them!

Joyful Quilter said...

I also like the trim added to your Fancy Squares quilt. I wouldn't worry about your embroidery not showing in the picture - the quilt will be something people will want to hold, read, and look at closely so they don't miss anything...anyway that's what I would want to do.

Cynthia@wabi-sabi-quilts said...

I think your Fancy Squares look great with the trim!

Tanya said...

Have fun embroidering! The quote quilt will be so worth the work when it is done!

Emily said...

I absolutely love those flowers you added! They look fantastic, really add flair!

Kate said...

Love the trim you added to the Fancy Squares quilt! Very nicely done.

Kim said...

Fancy Squares is a vision...love it! How lovely to have a quilt with many of your favourite quotes right before you. You will spend much time, reading them and pondering upon the words.