As I headed out the door from Blue Bamboo's warehouse the other day I saw this collection of richly printed fruit and vegetable fabrics displayed on a cute little wrought iron bakers rack. They look just good enough to eat -- really!Recently, I'd seen a simple, but clever design in the new Kaffe Fassett book "Quilts In The Sun" that showcases big prints beautifully. It has a unique border that features a light plain fabric and a stripe fabric. I always think a plain fabric is a great opportunity to showcase some interesting quilting -- like apples or floral designs. Your long armer will probably come up with something clever and unique.
BUT, and this is a big one -- a stripe fabric just seems a little too easy(cheesy) so I suggest cutting 6 squares that measure 14 1/4 inches from a plain muslin. Then cut the squares in half on both diagonals to yield 24 triangles. (You will only use 22 of them) . Use 
the muslin triangles as a foundation, then start in the middle and stitch and flip various sizes of bright batiks (a jelly roll works great) and strips of fruit/vegetable prints vertically on the triangles to form a "striped" border of your own.
the muslin triangles as a foundation, then start in the middle and stitch and flip various sizes of bright batiks (a jelly roll works great) and strips of fruit/vegetable prints vertically on the triangles to form a "striped" border of your own.
A) 3 1/2 yards assorted fruit/vegetable prints
B) 3 1/2 yards assorted light colored batiks,
C) a jelly roll of bright batiks,
D) 3/4 yard light celery batik,
E) 4 yards of backing, and
F) "Quilts In The Sun" book for pattern.
Quilt On.....Lori Allison, Designer, Allison Quilt Designs
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