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Thursday, July 28, 2011

Opinions please?

I have been playing with some blocks and settings and staring at them for a while and now I wonder which setting is better?

Now mind you this is kind of like a rough draft... I know things are missing.... like the corner triangles. I was thinkin of making 4 patches and cutting them in half to fill the spots - or not......  But this is the on point version, and it should only need a small border.


Here is the straight setting - it will need a border for sure, as it is 45 x 54 and I need it at least 55 x 65

So which do you like better?


37 comments:

  1. On point settings always make the quilt more interesting to me. Plus, you get a few more inches out the same amount of blocks.

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  2. I love the on point version!

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  3. I like the on point one.

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  4. WOW! On point. Definitely on point. I'm glad you did this as it points out the bang of an on point setting and I was fooling around with which setting to use for a current quilt. The impact is really big when it's on point. Worth the extra effort.

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  5. On point looks best to me, too!

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  6. I'm with the other blog visitors...I like the on pointe version!

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  7. on point! There always seems to be more drama with them compared to straight settings - do we wonder subconsciously if they'll slip and tumble down? Looks great! Sarah

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  8. on point...love the colors

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  9. I definitely like the on point version. I love the idea of the corner blocks you mentioned too. Dark blues would really set it off.

    Really do love the pattern. So pretty!

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  10. I personally LOVE the look of the setting on point!

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  11. The on point is perfect, especially because it takes up more space

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  12. LOL....ditto, ditto, ditto....
    On-point. And I agree 100% of the 4-patch halves for the setting triangles. And I hope it goes without saying, but I remember the upsetting moment I had when I literally cut straight down the middle of a block to use as a setting triangle INSTEAD of allowing for that additional seam allowance! Ugh! So....as to not kick myself, I simply have to insist on saying this even if you already know-----be sure to leave enough seam allowance so your setting tris aren't too small.
    **sigh**...there I feel better...I would feel terrible if you went through the same disastrous frustration I did :0)

    Oh, and BTW-----I LOVE this quilt!

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  13. On point looks better, true, but as a Libra, I feel compelled to say that if the straight setting gets done faster, go for it!

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  14. Like them both but on point gets my vote.

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  15. Gotta go with the crowd here--no question, on point!

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  16. make one of each! be good- cw

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  17. My vote is for on point also!

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  18. Anonymous10:45 AM

    I will have to go with on-point also. More work but the results are worth it!

    Bari

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  19. I agree, on point. And I like the alternate 4-patch made with 4 darker squares.

    On point takes an "ordinary" quilt to new levels. MUCH more striking.

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  20. Sorry to say that On Point looks a zillion times better. I know that it will take a lot more work to get to completion, but will be worth it in the end :) I've never made an o.p. quilt because of the extra work, but love to admire other's who are more brave than I am!

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  21. On point for me, I love it.

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  22. Shirley3:21 PM

    On point for sure!

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  23. Pat R.4:07 PM

    Gotta go with the masses....on point is just so nice!!

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  24. On point! They are always worth the extra work IMHO.

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  25. Another vote for on point setting.
    What a pretty quilt it will be.
    Rita E in AZ

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  26. I'm with the on point people!

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  27. Anonymous3:03 AM

    On point is tops with me too.

    Shari in AZ

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  28. PanelQueen6:57 AM

    PanelQueen said,
    On Point ! for sure. Love your
    site !

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  29. I like on point best. I love the great red stars you have made and the patriotic feel.
    God Bless America is what it makes me want to say.

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  30. Julia Schroeder6:34 PM

    On point looks the best, more interesting too look at. Better eye candy!!

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  31. On point, of course. The blocks are great!

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  32. Anonymous9:55 AM

    On point adds more visual interest

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  33. Looks like the on point is winning, and I have to admit, I like it best, too. The straight set is charming also though.

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  34. Anonymous9:55 AM

    On point adds more visual interest

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  35. I'm not sure my first attempt worked. Both look great, but the on point is my favorite.

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