Three weeks hasn’t brought much progress on the Capital T quilt but I did decide on my backing material. I originally had thought I’d use a solid fabric in the cranberry, maroon color of the sashing material.
Finding the right coordinating color proved harder than I thought. In fact, it was impossible for me. I had taken a gamble and ordered a king size flat sheet but the color was off. I could have spent more boots on the ground time shopping but ultimately I decided on a pattern which I think will work perfectly.
It is from Joanns, one of the premium wide cotton fabrics @ 108″ for 19.99 on sale at 11.99 . I bought 2 yards and will have more than enough to use in something else.
Hoping I’ll have her all sandwiched together next time with some quilting begun 🙂 Please take a moment or two and enjoy the projects of the other hand quilters in our group.
Hand Quilt Along Links
This Hand Quilt Along is an opportunity for hand quilters and piecers to share and motivate one another. We post every three weeks, to show our progress and encourage one another. If you have a hand quilting project and would like to join our group contact Kathy at the link below.
Kathy, Margaret, Emma, Tracy, Deb, Susan, Nanette, Edith, Sharon, Karrin, Gretchen, Kathi, Bella, Daisy and Connie
That will be great as a backing, and a good deal besides!
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Thanks Kathy!
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I think the backing fabric you chose is perfect! This will be such a beautiful quilt when finished. https://stitchingirlblog.wordpress.com/
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Thank you, I actually am getting pretty excited (finally) about this project 🙂
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Great choice for backing fabric, you did good!
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Thanks Karrin – love our group as I am always 2nd guessing my choices. It’s great to get confirmation 🙂
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I think your choice of colors will be fine Sharon! You will be so happy to finish this quilt! Hugs
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Oh don’t you know it 🙂 this has been a huge challenge for me every step of the way!
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Yes it has and you have done a wonderful job! Hugs
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Perfect choice for the backing, I think purple is a bit like green – there’s so many variations it’s not easy to get a match, so well done 🙂
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I was glad I found this choice. In fact I put it back on the shelf undecided at first 🙂
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Hi Sharon! That is the perfect backing color! Your quilt is beautiful. I’m excited to see it all quilted up!:)😊❤️
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Thank you Tracy ~ I’m excited too to see this coming together 🙂
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I think you are definitely okay with that backing, if the photos are at all color-accurate. So hand quilting, here you come!
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Surprisingly the color in the photo’s is pretty accurate and true – not always the case 🙂 Hand quilting here I come!!!!!
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Marvelous,just marvelous! And happy dance on being ready for handquilting!!
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🙂 thank you Deb – yup- I’m ready for hand quilting her and ‘swaying my hips’ this round
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