One of the most creative parts of making a quilt it is the small touches that often come from necessity. Like that little strip of blue and white in the upper right corner. In a way it’s just fill, the red piece of fabric wasn’t big enough so I needed to add on to it. Making that decision, of what to add on, if it should match or be something completely different, can make a big difference in the final look of the quilt.
I knew when I pieced the quilt together it wasn’t quite finished, so I added a strip onto the left side:
That seemed to do it. Here it is all pieced together and ready for the backing:
Really, really lovely !
Very beautiful Maria. For some reason, this one really moves me (the red and pink and the pretty flowers make me smile). Thank you for sharing the photo.
Thisis really beautiful Maria!!
Another wonderful and heartfelt quilt, Maria. Red was such a common thread in the beautiful quilts of the past….
Lovely Maria, your work always makes me want to get the sewing machine out and start quilting again. Your daily blog is inspiring every single day to me, thank you for sharing.
I’m smiling Jayne, I just love to hear that. Thanks!
I love how you show us the process and decisions. It’s such fun to “watch” you work! This quilt is fun ~ I like the pink knight theme!!