My goal for February is to finish the top and bottom of the quilt and be in the process of quilting it. I linked up with A lovely year of finishes to give me the incentive I need.
So currently, my first quilt is still a UnFinished Object. I am posting today as I would like some feedback on the border by the greater quilting community (linking up with Amanda @ CrazyMomQuilts).
I have finished 1/2 of the top of my 4 seasons quilt. I am really liking the choice of the Notting Hill, Joel Dewberry fabric choice for the borders. Below, are the pictures of the season panels of the quilt, that will help explain my options.
I have two options for the main outer border, and would like feedback to help me make a decision, as I am not sure which way to go.
Option 1: I was thinking of putting a parallelogram (1/2 chevron) pattern on the edge for the main border, which is shown currently below.
Option 2: The inside borders are just a simple straight line border using scraps of varying sizes – should I use this design also for the outer border?
What do you think?
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I really like that first option – it’s got a colour gradation that I really like, and it’s just interesting. It’d be a really creative and different finish from what you usually see.
Thanks – I liked the color movement as well. I was trying to go from cold to warm…similar to the seasons.
You’ve done such a great job with the one on the left! Use it! The second choice is safe and also looks great. But stick with the first one, don’t chicken out of all that work! The half-chevrons remind me of blinds, for some reason? Like I’m looking at the trees through a window.
Thanks – that’s exactly what I am doing…chickening out on the work and finding an easy way to finish it 🙂
I love the chevrons too. Be bold!
Thanks 🙂
Go for the chevrons, that looks great! It gives motion and the whites keep it lightweight and fresh. Cute trees too…
Thanks 🙂
Love all those buttons!
Thank you!!
Chevrons,chevrons,CHEVRONS!!! {Cheering you on}
The trees are soooo sweet:)
Thank you – I definitely need the cheering on 🙂
OK….decision made – I am moving forward with the chevron’s….now to work out the corners 🙂
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Wow, these are so wonderful! Beautiful trees and great work!
Thank you 🙂
OMG!!! I just found your blog (from your comment on mine:)) and this is gorgeous!!! Really really beautiful craftsmanship. I think whatever you do will look lovely. Obviously you have a great eye for coordinating fabrics and textures.
Thank you – that’s so nice of you.
I love the pieced border. What a neat quilt!
Thank you – now I just need the motivation to keep going 🙂 – I need to try and do some this weekend.
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