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February 27, 2011
The auction went well. Really well. I'm in recovery mode. After spending a few hours setting up on Saturday morning, I logged a 2.5 hour nap in the afternoon. And today, I repeated that. I guess I really had no idea how tired I was! I plan on writing a post about all the projects, etc., later this week - I just can't wrap my head around everything right now. Soon. Pinky swear.
In the meantime, I'm giddy thinking about all the sewing I want to do. Close to first on my list is to finish Kate's single girl quilts. The tops have been finished for a long time, maybe even close to a year. I think the reason I haven't finished them yet is that I've been having an internal debate about what to back them with and exactly how I want to quilt them. The quilting part is pretty much decided and I've narrowed the back down to two options.
Option 1: Use the solid khaki, the same as the background fabric. The binding will also be this solid. I like this option because I think it would make the patchwork part of the quilts sing. It seems a bit simpler than the print and maybe a bit cleaner?
Option 2: Use the pattern. It's a coordinting print from the same line as the patchwork rings, but it isn't included on the front. This seems a bit funner and younger, a little sassier, but also a smidge fussy.
Either option could have a patchwork strip of the other prints, too.
Solid or Pattern? Which would you go with? Why?
i like the idea of the solid. i think because it's not what i'd expect. i like it's simplicity.
either way, i'm dying to see them finished. they already are beautiful.
Posted by: sarah | February 27, 2011 at 05:57 PM
My first thought was the print but I've changed my mind to the solid. If it were me, I think I would be happier with it longer. And yes I think it would also look "cleaner".
Posted by: heather smith jones | February 27, 2011 at 05:59 PM
Hmmm, not sure my comment sounds right. I mean like it for a longer period of time.
Posted by: heather smith jones | February 27, 2011 at 06:01 PM
my vote goes to the print because i think it says "single girl" and is more true to the denyse schmidt aesthetic : ) i have a few of her quilts and the backs always make me smile because they're like a little surprise and such a complement to the fronts...good luck deciding.
Posted by: beth billups | February 27, 2011 at 06:46 PM
Big surprise, but I'd go for the print. I like the idea of bedding having options- you could ideally use either side, or see the bit of print when you fold down the quilt. But you know I don't often go for "clean and sleek." ;)
Posted by: rachel | buttons magee | February 27, 2011 at 06:47 PM
I would go with the print! First of all, you aren't usually looking at the front and back together. But the entire thing in khaki might be a bit bland. I love that print, anyway, one of my favorites. :)
Posted by: Grace | February 27, 2011 at 06:47 PM
Pattern with an area of patchwork. I think backs should have a little of their own interest and even a little surprise element. Just my two cents, and whatever you decide upon will be lovely.
Posted by: Sasha | February 27, 2011 at 06:48 PM
I agree Beth! It really does say "single girl"! And I agree about the aesthetic of Denyse Schmidt. It is like a happy surprise!
Posted by: Grace | February 27, 2011 at 06:49 PM
I think back with the print and bind with the solid. That way when the quilt is spread it will have the clean look you refer too, but if turned back, it will have a cheery print winking at you. I really like the khaki background.
Posted by: annri | February 27, 2011 at 06:54 PM
I think the print looks somehow fresher.
Good luck with your decision :-)
Posted by: Claire - Matching Pegs | February 27, 2011 at 06:58 PM
For my own bed I'd go with the khaki, but for a young girl I'd go with the print. Girls like a little fun. Another option would be to do mostly solid with a largish stripe of the print going the length of the quilt. Final suggestion, ask Kate.
Posted by: Anna | February 27, 2011 at 07:04 PM
I'm in the print camp. Definitely.
Posted by: jess | February 27, 2011 at 07:09 PM
I'm with the print. Prints will be nice for a young girl.
Posted by: Q @ JAQS | February 27, 2011 at 07:15 PM
My vote goes to the print.
Just something happy for the eyes when it happens to plop over.
Lovely top, Erin.
Posted by: seashoreknits | February 27, 2011 at 07:34 PM
I think print. Or you could do the solid back with the print binding.
Posted by: Sarah | February 27, 2011 at 07:38 PM
print! or a different colored solid, but not the khaki. i love unexpected and sassy:)
Posted by: kate | February 27, 2011 at 07:41 PM
definately print!
Posted by: heather | February 27, 2011 at 07:43 PM
option 2. not a doubt in my mind.
Posted by: emily | February 27, 2011 at 07:48 PM
I think it's nice to have a "surprise!" on the back. My vote is for the print.
Posted by: Annalia | February 27, 2011 at 07:52 PM
I think I'd go with the khaki. I think it will grow with your daughter a little better, and if they end up on twin beds in a guest room after she's grown up, they'll fit into redecorating schemes better as well. Plus, I totally dig solids. :)
Posted by: Amy Hodge | February 27, 2011 at 07:59 PM
I would go with the print. The khaki's such a neutral color that I would want a little more punch. The khaki backing would be a bit too drab for me personally. Does Kate have an opinion?
Posted by: Kathryn | February 27, 2011 at 08:05 PM
print :-)
Posted by: flowerpress | February 27, 2011 at 08:06 PM
I like the print - I think it would look nice if it was folded back at the head of the bed.
Posted by: Jenn | February 27, 2011 at 08:06 PM
I like the print...
Posted by: Debi | February 27, 2011 at 08:07 PM
Print! Love what you chose and one of my favorite things to see on quilts are the surprises on the backs!
Posted by: corinne | February 27, 2011 at 08:28 PM
I'm torn now too. Initially I was adamant it was to be the solid. But now I have been swayed to the print. I don't think you can go wrong either way. Good luck!
Posted by: Lexi Lucas | February 27, 2011 at 08:48 PM
I like both options. Use me as your tie breaker for either side!
Posted by: Suzanne | February 27, 2011 at 09:35 PM
I like the print so it seems like a reversible quilt.
Posted by: mjb | February 27, 2011 at 10:05 PM
Both are good but I would go with the print as it just seems fresher. Either could totally work.
Posted by: H2Ogirl | February 27, 2011 at 10:12 PM
I whole heartedly agree with the print camp. I do not find it limited to young. I like the bright and cheery, and would love to have that on my adult bed. I think it really adds a bright crisp element that the all khaki is lacking.
Posted by: Janet | February 27, 2011 at 10:12 PM
I like the print. I have to confess that this is partially because it is green and by this point in the year I'm in love with anything green, but I also like the idea of something fun hidden on the back of the quilt. I'd still use the khaki for the binding so that there is nothing to compete with the patchwork (it really does sing against the khaki).
Posted by: peanut | February 27, 2011 at 10:19 PM
I prefer the print fabric with khaki binding. I like the green, and I think it would look nice with the patchwork. It would be fun for her while keeping the front more polished.
Posted by: Heather | February 27, 2011 at 10:37 PM
I like the idea of print backing, khaki binding as well. But I'm always a sucker for green.
Posted by: Sarah in Indiana | February 27, 2011 at 10:54 PM
I vote solid. I bet you knew that already.
I'm so happy for you that the suction is over and went so well!
Posted by: Alicia A. | February 27, 2011 at 11:40 PM
Suction?! Really, Autocorrect? That's all you've got?
;)
Posted by: Alicia A. | February 27, 2011 at 11:44 PM
I would go with the print!
Posted by: Jessica | February 28, 2011 at 02:56 AM
I totally vote for the print!
Posted by: Maggie | February 28, 2011 at 03:40 AM
I'd go for the print. Mainly because I like having something on the backs of my quilts, as I occasionally use them upside down for a change.
Posted by: Jo @ a life in lists | February 28, 2011 at 05:37 AM
I like the print. I think just for the contrast. So glad you are now able to get to some projects that you have been wanting to. I hope the school sends you a fruit basket or something to thank you for all of the hard work. They are lucky to have you.
Posted by: Vintage Chica | February 28, 2011 at 07:08 AM
Well it did suck a lot of Erin's time, right?
Posted by: Mama Urchin | February 28, 2011 at 07:55 AM
I like the print too. The khaki is too plain to me or something.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | February 28, 2011 at 08:00 AM
Personally I like the print. I think it would add to, rather than draw away from, the patchwork pieces. Either way I'm sure it will be beautiful!
Posted by: Bonnie | February 28, 2011 at 08:07 AM
I'm in the print camp, and I think that the sides of your blog are too!
Posted by: Andrea | February 28, 2011 at 08:29 AM
I'm in the print camp, and I think that the sides of your blog are too!
Posted by: Liligo | February 28, 2011 at 08:29 AM
Print for both binding and back. I love seeing printed fabric on the back of a quilt, it just makes it extra special.
Posted by: margie | February 28, 2011 at 09:33 AM
I vote for the pattern. I love this quilt - I have wanted to make one, but I honestly do not think I have the patience. Whichever you choose will be super.
Posted by: Regina | February 28, 2011 at 09:44 AM
Oh, my vote is definitely, print for the back and solid for the binding.
Posted by: Jacqueline | February 28, 2011 at 10:00 AM
i like the print too. too much khaki feels like a safari :) i like someones suggestion of binding in the khaki and
i'm sure you will do the right thing!
Posted by: Erica | February 28, 2011 at 10:20 AM
solid. I think the print looks too girl-scouty. I love the khaki with all those colors. Lovely.
Posted by: stephanie | February 28, 2011 at 10:42 AM
Option 2: the print.
:)
Posted by: Bobbi | February 28, 2011 at 11:43 AM