My first quilt had no sashing, just sampler blocks put together. I now know sampler blocks look better if set off by sashing. They need the framing to make them stand out.
The second quilt I made I has different sizes of blocks put together. I use log cabin strips to get the blocks up to size. So I could match the blocks to put them together.
I have since taken several classes and learned how to:
Sash my blocks with a simple sashing in a vertical and horizontal setting.
I have put my blocks on diagonal using a zig zag lightening bolt settings
My next quilt I plan to use a HIP TO BE SQUARE setting pattern to obtain a secondary pattern on the quilt and off set/ highlight my blocks.
I also want to use the framed blocks in a floating setting technique I have been seeing at some of the quilt shows. I am a little afraid of this technique because it can be done realllllly well or look horrible... LIKE THE QUILTER HAS NO IDEA OF WHAT THEY ARE DOING. I have bought several books on the technique and I really want to try.
