I cut three sets of five colors and sewed them into a strip set with values going light to dark, with two repeats. Then after pressing the seams, I sewed it into a tube. (I was following directions on a website that explained how to do this.)
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The "yellow" is actually a green colored fabric. |
I got bored with the fourth inch and jumped to half inch variations. (Remember I am not good at following patterns to the letter.)
Here is what I have at this point
I like it, but I don't love it. I have more of the tube left, but I think I am done with this for now. Doing this was a reminder of why I have on made one "Trip Around the World" quilt. You have to match every little seam intersection for it to look good. (I call that "pin and cuss" sewing.)
The size on this is roughly 23 inches square. What do you suggest that I do with it?
a. Table topper
b. Antimacassar
c. Add borders and make a baby quilt
d. Fill in the blank - your alternate answer
Barbara asked "What is an antimacassar?" So I am editing to add this
An antimacassar is a fabric piece put on the back of an upholstered chair to avoid getting hair oils/hair dressings on the chair fabric. ("macassar" was a hair oil in Victorian days - the term dates to that era.)
