Its been one of those quilts where you don't have a plan. You do one step, sit back and look at it before deciding what to do next.
I had original thoughts of doing a pieced border. But after trimming the blocks I ended up with 7 3/4" squares. These became a hugh problem for working out the maths for the border. After several attempts I ended up giving up.
As a result, I split the outer border with a thin piped edging, enhancing the borders around each block and I love it. I think afterall, the blocks themselves are the center piece of this quilt and a piece border would have spoilt it.
What do you think?
Thinking that I'll hand quilt this one. Maybe trace a template design around borders...
any ideas?
TTFN
Lynnelle
XXX
6 comments:
Looks great, love the way you have bordered it and yes hand quilt and I will look for my border templates. Love Mum
Oh my this is LOVELY - I agree, the plain borders really set the blocks off and how they shine! Love it! Yes, I would hand quilt, not a clue how but I'm sure your mum will come up with something, lol!
Wow - totally incredible! I absolutely love the red corners and your flanges - stunning! I'm sure which ever way you quilt it will only enhance it's beauty!
Cheers!
Looks great. What a clever idea.
I love the way you finished this quilt. A pieced border would have drawn attention away from the gorgeous blocks. Lots of space for lovely hand quilting.
HI lynelle it looks great like everything you make see you Monday.
Janelle.
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