what to do with my quilt top? Update: done! pics pg 2

[lorihadams]

I have finished the squares, 60 of them, and finished they will be 9 inches square. It is very bright and I don't know if I need to put in some black lattice strips to tone it down a bit. I have laid it out both ways and keep in mind that these are not quite half of the squares. I need your opinions, should I put them together like this:

Or should I put lattice strips in between the squares like this:

 

[patandchickens]

Nice looking! I don't think it's too bright but if you wanted to tone it down a little what about *white* (or off-white) strips in between, rather than black which kind of accentuates the contrast.

Have fun,

Pat

 

[gettinaclue]

That looks great!!!!

After studying it for a while, my favorite is with the black latice. But I really think that either way would be very pretty.

 

[2dream]

I love the black. Either way would work but the black just seems to make everything pop for me.

Do what makes you happy.

 

[PamsPride]

Oh! I love it with the black! How are you going to finish it off? Long arm sewing it with some metallic thread would be awesome!!

 

[VT-Chicklit]

Using the black lattice really makes the colors POP!!! It will be a beautiful quilt that I am sure will be treasured!

 

[MorelCabin]

Black lattice for sure! Looks great!

 

[EweSheep]

Black would make the colors pop out.

White will mute the colors down.

 

[gettinaclue]

Why have those lovely, beautiful, viabrant colors just to wash them out? Use the black latice and make a pastel quilt if you want lighter colors.

If you don't want it, you can always sell it for a nice price.

Of course it's NOMB. I'm just drooling over your quilt is all.

OR YOU COULD DONATE IT TO THE NEEDY!!!

(Have I mentioned I'm needy? Ahem)

 

[keljonma]

I agree with patandchickens and Ewesheep.... it depends on what look you want.


A black background will allow each color block to stand out. A white background will tone down the color blocks. I think the black with the color blocks would be beautiful and a very striking quilt.

When I can't decide, I pin blocks to a background and let it sit for a week in the room where the quilt will be used (or hung) the most. Then the second (and sometimes third) week, I pin the blocks to the other colors I am thinking of using. This method usually helps me decide which background is best for the particular blocks I am working.

Good luck and don't forget to post a pic when it is completed!

ETA: If you're making the quilt for someone and it isn't a surprise, you can ask their opinion.