WIP Work In Progress: Scrappy Heart Lap Quilt

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I finally put together 20 of my extra heart blocks into this lap-size quilt top.  There is a lot of white in the background so I opted for a smaller 1-inch sashing with color cornerstones.  

I couldn't decide whether or not to add borders.  What color inner border should I add?  What about the outer border? Then I thought about adding a pieced border.  Maybe pinwheels or 4-patch units?  I auditioned a few units with and without a white inner border, and nothing seemed to be right.  I finally decided to use the leftover 2.5" strips I used to make the blocks to create a scrappy border ... and voila!  Now onto quilting and binding.  Hopefully, I can finish before Valentine's Day.


And, today I finished December's Block 4 Holiday Cheer in A Very Coriander Christmas BOM subscription.  I still need to complete Block 5 for January which I should get done over the weekend.  I'll then be ready for February's Block 6.  We'll be halfway through so this continues to be a work-in-progress.  I really enjoy working on these blocks.

If you'd like to see more quilting goodness and see what others are up to, please visit the following which I'm linking up to:  

Midweek Makers @ Quilt Fabrication
Wednesday Wait Loss @ The Inquiring Quilter
Stitch Sew & Show @ Life in the Scrapatch
Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation

Until next time ... 
Be happy and keep on quilting!
 

Comments

  1. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2021 at 12:05 AM

    Your heart quilt is so sweet!

    Michelle
    https://mybijoulifeonline.com

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  2. Gretchen WeaverJanuary 28, 2021 at 3:38 AM

    The heart quilt is so pretty! It's bright and cheerful, happy quilting!

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  3. Nancy @ Grace and Peace QuiltingJanuary 28, 2021 at 4:58 AM

    What a pretty Valentine quilt!!! I love how you did the border! Your single block is a beauty, too!

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  4. Anne-MarieJanuary 28, 2021 at 5:36 AM

    I just adore your heart quilt!

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  5. JayneJanuary 28, 2021 at 6:36 AM

    What a lovely quilt! The hearts in the center of the blocks, the colors and that border is perfect!

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  6. ScrapatchesJanuary 28, 2021 at 7:27 AM

    Your heart quilt is beautiful! The Coriander Christmas block looks wonderful. I love Corey Yoder patterns and fabric but I have so many projects in the works that I opted not to start this one. I shall enjoy seeing your quilt. Thank you for linking up and joining my online quilty circle of friends ... :-) Pat

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  7. SusanJanuary 31, 2021 at 2:44 PM

    Such a pretty scrappy heart quilt - love it!

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  8. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring QuilterFebruary 2, 2021 at 11:57 AM

    Love your Valentine's top! You made the right choice for that border. Glad to see you have kept up with that bom. The blocks are so cute! Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.

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  9. The Joyful QuilterFebruary 4, 2021 at 12:39 PM

    Visiting from My Quilt Infatuation. Congrats on your sweet quilt being featured on Needle and Thread Thursday!

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