WIP Wed = Boat Party



Pretty much cuteness right there! This is the Classic Block: Fresh Fabric bom over at SewCanShe HERE for July. You have until Monday 7-21 to link up your block on FB. Over on the website the block is sized for 12" or 24". Well I picked the 24" and it goes together so fast and easy. I made 4 blocks to make a quick quilt.


I think I might put some sashing in...what do you think? The chevron water seems to make it pretty bold but I think a tiny bit of red or something? between and maybe around the outside.   Still thinking on that.  So fun AND all from my stash!!!!! bonus!

Linking up with WIP Wed over at Freshly Pieced WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced here
and
Let's Bee Social with Lorna at Sew Fresh Quilts http://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.ca/p/lets-bee-social.html here
 

Comments

Terry said…
I love the boats! :0)
July 16, 2014 at 5:12 PM
Judy@Quilt Paradigm said…
These are great blocks!! I think it would look good either way, sashed or not... not much help huh? LOL
July 16, 2014 at 5:29 PM
Jayne said…
That is so cute! Love this!
July 16, 2014 at 5:33 PM
Lorna McMahon said…
Bright and beautiful... Love those boats! I vote for with sashing.... Maybe white with some red cornerstones? Looking forward to seeing what you decide, Kris!
July 16, 2014 at 8:13 PM
Jen said…
I like the sashing idea! What a cute quilt!
July 16, 2014 at 10:08 PM
Beth said…
So very cute. Great job on using stash too! I love the chevrons for the water.
July 17, 2014 at 12:26 PM
Ann said…
Adorable boats. Love the wavy water fabric!
July 17, 2014 at 2:41 PM
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