In line with my resolution to play more, rather than just producing, I decided it was time to use this interesting fabric. I got it who-knows-where with the idea that it would make a good print to mix with solids in an art quilt.
I had about1/3 yard of this fabric and wanted to make small pieces, so I split it in half with the idea of making two quilts with different moods.
For the first quilt, I chose colors that matched or coordinated with the inspiration fabric, plus a little orange for a pop. I cut rectangular blocks and tried many different arrangements. Here’s the final layout.
After I quilted it, I still wasn’t satisfied that it had much zip. Also, I was tired of making facing for quilts and hoped to do something more interesting to finish it.
I finally found some large rick-rack in my stash and thought it might be good a good edge finish. After a couple of experiments, I did a narrow zigzag all around the edge of the quilt…
…then applied the rick-rack with a straight stitch.
I’m not crazy about this, but I’m not required to love every experiment, just to try it.
Quilt Stats
Name: Just Add Orange
Finished size: 18″ x 24.5″
Designed and made by: me
Why: Just for Fun
Zippy Quilts 
I think the zigzag and the ric rac is a fantastic edging and I guess that is the thing about an experiment. You only have to come away with one thing, even if it is something you now know doesn’t work or you don’t like.
Thanks for reading and commenting. I’m intending to do more experiments.
That’s an interesting print! And what a challenge you created for yourself, especially using only half of a one-third yard piece. Of course, the orange is the perfect “pop” color. I wouldn’t have thought to edge a quilt with rick-rack, and agree that it was a good experiment. It’s good to push ourselves to try new things, else we get into a rut.
Thanks, Linda.
I admire your adventurousness. I like the pops of orange
Thanks! More to come…
Nice play with that cool piece of fabric you found in your stash!
Thanks!