After much deliberation on deciding which border to use I went with the one below as the red just seemed too bright
What was to have been the backing is now the outer border
I had read I think on Anni's blog a while ago that a backing can be pieced using fat 1/4's and I have seen pieced backings using strips of fabric
So this weekend hopefully I will have a friend down who has offered to show me how to do it all
I was thinking I might even hand quilt it just around the blocks and squares and perhaps do in- the-ditch
around the borders
Did anyone else hand quilt this one?
This is what it looks like on the bed
and on the washing line
I just couldn't get a straight pic due to the wind
Thanks so much Chooky and to the Stitch-a-long gals for all the encouragement on this blog
Have a great weekend everyone......Dzintra
9 comments:
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gorgeous Dzintra.......another top done in the GJ.........how exciting........goodluck with your quilting plans.......have a great long weekend........
thanks Chooky! I just rang Deb and she can't come down to help as she has a head cold! You have a great weekend too xo
that looks fantastic.... love the lighter border that you chose...
Hugz
It looks great Dzintra and I think the border you settled on is perfectt.
Well done Dzintra! it looks fabulous, love the colours you have used.... I think it looks great on the bed and billowing in the wind....
Pieced backings look more interesting and I didn't hand quilt mine because it would have taken me years to get it finished..;)
It looks great. The red border makes the red in the piecing pop!
Mama Bear
Thank you Fiona, Susan and Love Bears All Things...I am really happy with the borders!
I am working on the backing Sheryl!
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