pied piping...

I feel on this quilt, as if it is growing as I go along.  Each piece or stage seems to have to adapt and change as I go... I have a rough plan in my head, and then I find another piece of the quilt, or it looks better this way...

Yesterday I added some red piping to the edges - reclaimed on a roll from a charity shop I'd had for ages.  I'm not sure that technically it's right for this situation, probably for piping round edges and things - but I like it, and more importantly so does he.

The recipient of this quilt has also chosen dark blue check backing fabric which I am also going to use for the edges.  I was going to use red, but when we went to Ikea they only had blue, and he chose blue. A much better choice in the end I think.  This quilt may end up being the new banner for the patchwork dress, as like life, it's a bit wonky and unpredictable - and made up as I go along.

Comments

[ginny]

my life is often 'wonky and unpredictable' so i have gotten good at 'making it up as i go along'! the quilt is fantastically and wildly colourful... it is going to look amazing and it is sure to keep the recipient (N?) feeling cheerful!
x

[Pebbledash]

Wow! Wonderfully colourful and a teeny bit quirky. So vibrant - love it!

[frances]

That is a marvelous quilt. Very much puts me in mind of a jazz improvisation. The edging and red piping are just right!

[sally anne]

The quilt is looking wonderful, it just keeps getting better and better.

[carolyn]

I like this a lot, it's so cheerful.

[melissa]

wow- caireen! this is so eyecatching and original. i really like the bold colours- and the piping! can't wait to see its progress.