OK so here is block 1 of 16 in the quilt I am making for my sister's friend Carla. Finally the Kona coral arrived in the UK over Easter so I could get the first trial block made. As I am thinking of QAYG, I need Carla to choose her backing fabric at this point. I had orignally planned to use Kona charcoal but, given that she loves red, I wonder about something more exciting. Any suggestions?
Love how you framed the prints, it really makes them stand out. This is going to be a very pretty quilt! Sorry no suggestions I'm a fan of charcoal.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so pretty, it's really eye catching. I think the charcoal would be good for the back. Or maybe charcoal binding with a red backing.
ReplyDeleteOooh these are scrummy
ReplyDeleteHow about a pieced coral and charcoal back? Something blocky (framed blank blocks?) or summat
Gorgeous block! I love love love those Melody Miller prints. How about a turqoise backing? It might be a bit garish for some but I think it looks lovely with coral!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Yes I too was thinking more coral or turquoise or combo of several colours for the back. A large amount of charcoal might be too 'heavy' for the lovely brightness of the front. Jxo
ReplyDeleteTurquoise, or maybe that wonderful cornflour blue in the teapot flowers and borders. Or a combo of these and red and charcoal, checkerboard as you go!??
ReplyDeleteI have no suggestions, but I will say this is awesome. I've always thought RSR was kind of a pointless print (as in, it's cute but what would I really do with it?) but the way you've used it is just great. Now I want some!!
ReplyDeleteI am sorry. I have no idea what you should put on the back, but the top is gorgeous!!! :) Love that coral with those blocks!!!
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ReplyDeleteOK my last comment made no sense so I'll try again! Pieced back with charcoal and red!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous Lynne - what a clever way to showcase the big prints - how big is the block?
ReplyDeleteA mix of all your colours on the back would make it pretty much reversible.
No clever ideas but it looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis looks beautiful. How about some polka dots for the backing?
ReplyDeleteMmmm, I love your block. I reakon the pink colour on the viewfinder might be interesting on the back. I love a brushed woven back or failing that retro flannel, ahh I know you will come up with something ace for it. You make wonderful quilts.
ReplyDeleteThe retro chairs or houses from Birch Circa 50 collection - organic too!
ReplyDeleteI love what you've got going on here! I just bought some RSR on impulse, and now need to find a fun way to use it--love your quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with those prints! The colors are striking. I'm not even going to make a comment on the back because I know you will come up with something fabulous!
ReplyDeleteFabulous first block, Lynne!!! I like to use big prints on the back of my quilts...they hide a multitude of fmq sins, if you know what I mean (not that you are committing any, btw). In fact, I don't think I've ever backed a quilt with a solid. Let us know what you decide!
ReplyDeleteI'm wondering how a grey and white hounds tooth print would look as the background.... Hmm... I think I like it!
ReplyDeleteAh Lynn - that is gorgeous .. The Melody miller is my absolutely favourite fabric this year - Fab ... what about a light mustard ... yellow as in the small cups - fab .. Gwen
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! :-) I'm not sure if red will fight with the coral? But I was just thinking that Ingrid Slyder's Robotic Stars (http://www.fabricworm.com/inslrostred.html - also available in gray and turquoise) would really suit the style of the Melody Miller prints. I think gray and turquoise could be really nice!
ReplyDeleteOh I love the way you framed the different images! Just amazing.
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