“String of Marbles” is the second top finished from my March Project–30 quilt tops in one month. Read about the design process and inspiration at Day 17
I had a harder time choosing the background fabric for this one than I thought I would–the deep purple really sets off the bright yellow border, making the piece very cheerful, I think! Maybe it would be a good choice for a kitchen area or family room. The framer attaches the quilt and the background to a piece of mat board with a needle and thread, then stretches the whole thing around stretcher bars like those painters use for their canvases. It gives a very “finished” look and hangs on the wall just like a picture.
The interior quilting motif on “String of Marbles” is spirals linked by short lines, which reminded me of marbles shooting off in different directions. The border motif is a variation on a traditional fan design, with some interesting twists thrown in. It all makes for a fun, happy piece!
This was my favorite top and I love the way you finished it. GOOD JOB!!!!