I think for now this top is done. I played with it for a couple weeks, added some blocks, took some out, added them back and then some.
I finally feel like I can't add anything else, so I'm content with leaving it this size (55" x 48" -- a decent lap size). My problem is having too many choices for the backing, which has put me in total indecision mode.
I found a beautiful turquoise/teal/tan leafy batik last week that was perfect...then in doing some digging for something else found another turquoise batik I'd have to piece with leftovers from the front...and also found a piece of Minkee the exact size I needed for this top.
If I use the leafy batik or the pieced back, I can quilt this as densely as I want, which was the original plan -- close, wavy quilting to echo the inset strips. Using the Minkee, I wouldn't be able to do that -- and I've kind of been saving that piece for a winter throw for the sofa, and I'm not sure I am in love with this enough to keep it in my living room.
I have to let it percolate for a while. But look on the bright side: it's a finished top, and no longer in pieces in my UFO pile. Which for me, is a big deal. I'll get it quilted...someday.
2 comments:
Piece the back using the leftovers from the front. Why do you want more scraps? Use em up!
I think it is beautiful. The colors look peaceful and the inset strips give it a lot of character.
It's an awesome finished top. Looking forward to seeing what you decide. I vote for option one or two for the backing because of the quilting you can do. Think your quilting plan will really compliment the design. Looking forward to the finished project and your next UFO!
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