I love a pinwheel quilt in any form, but I particularly love the colors and patterns in this one. I’ve found that when the overall quilt pattern is busy and colorful, such as this one, a large border with binding to match can help keep it from becoming ‘too much’. I like the continuity the same fabric binding brings and, for me, it keeps my eye focused on the center of the quilt where all the action is.
The above photo is before washing. The photo below is after, and you can really see the texture. There’s always a debate about whether to pre-wash your fabrics or not. I choose NOT to pre-wash because I think the crinkled effect is enhanced. I’ve never had a problem with colors bleeding, but you DO have to use quality fabrics. There are many fabrics I stay away from completely, simply because I know they’re going to be trouble.
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This is beautiful! I love these fun colors and may have to try the combo myself! I am your newest follower from http://www.createdbycori.blogspot.com
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Great colors! I love the wrinkled look to!
This is such a cute quilt, i love this:)
super colorful! I love the design of your quilt.
I am also a lover of pinwheel quilts and boy do I love this one of yours. Great work.
I really like your pinwheels! I agree with you and I don'w prewash my fabrics too, I like to work with new fabrics. Now I am a bit scared to wash my DJ, probably it won't even fit in the washing mashine:)
gorgeous quilt, so happy and cheerful. I love the crinkles too 🙂
Kristina
http://www.priscillacraft.blogspot.com
I love your quilt!
Margaret
http://www.quiltsoflove.blogspot.com
msolomo1@maine.rr.com
I love your quilt! :o)
It is so charming and happy!
I love it! I wish it was for me 🙂
Your quilt is wonderful! 😎
this is so gorgeous and bright and fun…those pinwheels are perfect
Oh, I love this. The colors work so well with this design. It is so bright and cheery. I'm a new follower of your blog. I hope you get a chance to check out mine.
This is SO cute! Totally my kind of quilt! I love your blog too…so fun!
love the pinwheels and the colors are so cheerful. i'm sure whoever you give it to will love it! thanks for sharing! =)
I love pinwheels too — that's a very nice quilt. Thanks for sharing it!
Love all the polka dots!
Your comment on the border is making me think about putting one on the pinwheel quilt I'm making. Hmmm…. Thanks for the idea!
Pinwheels are a favorite of mine…love the colors too! No doubt it will be treasured (even if she got a sneak peek!) Smiles~Beth
Love your quilt! So vibrant and fun. Pinwheels are always so cheerful and you've done them so well. Thanks for sharing and have a great day
Love this!