Saturday, January 16, 2021

we did it!

 that would be me and my two experts, so handy to have at my fingertips!


if you suffer from border timidity, can highly recommend this book....even me, the ultimate math dummy, can assemble a decent pieced border with the info found here.  have only used it maybe a dozen times since it was bought used eons ago, but it is a must for my library and maybe yours.  and here is the result...


this is yet another project that was put off due to fear of messing it up...but after finishing one side, was anxious to gingerly continue and finally couldn't stop until the border was complete...the next border is another narrow pink and have several ideas to go on from there....trepidation aside, eager to continue until the top is finished....can't wait to use more of those lovely dutch chintz fabrics!  the weekend is off to a smashing start!


11 comments:

  1. Wow, this is gorgeous! Looking forward to seeing your progress. Thanks for the book recommendation, off to find a copy.

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  2. Excellent job! I have that book and agree it’s a great resource. My quilt using that medallion is on the shelf, simmering for a while 🙂 and it will likely be many months till I get back to it. Look forward to seeing how yours develops.

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    1. high praise coming from you gladi...thanks! lots of border ideas in quiltmania mags too..

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  3. Very pretty! Borders are a problem for me also. Will have to look for that book.

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  4. I have a pieced border book, but it isn't that one. Can't recall the author at the moment and too lazy to go look. But I will agree that the border can make a huge difference in a quilt. Again, I am usually just too lazy to piece a border by the time I get to the edge. But when I push myself, I am always glad I did. The borders you put on that panel really showcase it well. Nicely done!

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    1. thanks...with this positive result, excited to continue...

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  5. Woohoo! What an accomplishment! You have done great justice to that marvelous panel!

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    1. thanks...but i know gladi will ooutdo me by miles...but she is wonderful inspiration!

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  6. This is one oft he most indispensable books in my library; bravo!! A most wonderful finish in the making.

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