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Saturday, June 11, 2011

Pats Heart Quilt


Here I am... I'm stuck folks!

I need to add a 9.5" border so it fits my wall. I'd like to add the Square in a square hearts.. but should I also do the leaves? or just hearts? or something else?


here is the original...

Pat Sloan

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11 comments:

  1. JudiJune 11, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    First whatever you choose will be perfect. I love the idea of the squares with hearts and I would continue your leaf theme to the edge.

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  2. EileenJune 11, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    I think it needs the square in a square border. Just so you don't have hearts next to hearts. It's repetitive enough that it will almost allow the eye to rest.
    JMHO

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  3. VivianJune 11, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    First of all, I love that you are doing this one Pat and love the color scheme you chose! I had bought the "Quilt Romance" book recently in the hope that this quilt might be my first attempt at a Kim McLean design. I look forward to seeing how you finish this up.

    For me, the hearts you have are already so prominent that I think more hearts in the squares would take the focus away from them. I would probably stick with the next (plain) square-in-square and dots border using the coral fabrics you used for the clamshells in the square centers. I think the dots will make a great finishing edge around the quilt. Or maybe even finish with a clamshell binding edge!

    But like Judi, I've seen your quilt designs and know that whatever you choose to do will be fabulous!! Which reminds me I've got a couple of the APQ radio shows to catch up on......

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  4. YankeeQuilterJune 11, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I like the idea of the plain square int square...perhaps you could quilt in some hearts so they don't fight so much with the center...

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  5. SallyJune 11, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Love your colors even more now that it's farther along, Pat. I think the color choices for the next border can ensure that it doesn't detract from the hearts you already have. I like the idea of quilting hearts into the squares. Are you thinking one border would supply the entire 9.5"? Or could you add a small strip (maybe the darker aqua?) to separate them visually before you add whatever border you decide on? I agree your patterns are always outstanding so it will be great!

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  6. Miki WillaJune 11, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    This is stunning. The colors are absolutely fantastic. I agree with Sally about a small coral border before the applique border. Then I vote for the square in a square hearts and the leaves. That being said, whatever you do, this quilt is going to still be awesome.

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  7. pat sloanJune 11, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    thank you everyone! I have a plan I think will work... stay tuned!

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  8. Michelle @ the quilted tortoiseJune 11, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    It's just gorgeous Pat - traditional and modern all at the same time - that's quite an achievement!

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  9. Sonja♥June 13, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    I would leave it as it is, Pat... it's magnifique!!!

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  10. kim mcleanJune 14, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    So far, it's absolutely gorgeous Pat!! I think whatever you decide will look great, Kim McL

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  11. Ann ChampionJune 15, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I love what you have so far! I'm sure whatever you do will be just as wonderful. Such pretty fabrics you're using. :)

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