When you're choosing a fabric for your border, sometimes the right fabric is one you've pieced together yourself! This quilt was one I made about 6 years ago. You can't see in this picture, but the words to a poem are embroidered in the light, teapot squares, which are appliqued. I had really struggled to find "just the right fabric" for the outer border. Nothing worked until I just pieced all the fabrics from the patchwork squares in random widths. In this photo, I have not yet trimmed it all to the same width. So remember this little trick the next time you have a hard time finding the right border fabric. Maybe it's in your scrap box!
Linda, I have done a couple of 'piano key' borders with the left overs from my quilt...or intentionally planned and I love them. They are so easy and a pleasure to watch them come together. The quilt you show here is really wonderful. Is this a pattern that you have available? Hugs...
Yes, I'd like to know about the pattern too. I double clicked the photo and although you can't read the words you can see them. Love the vine embroidered across the blocks. Love the scrappy block. Love the tea themed appliques. Oh !! the black (?) and white just sets it off. Of course the pieced border is the perfect solution.
I do not currently have a pattern for this, but will consider making it up in the near future. This was a commissioned quilt. The verse was one that was meaningful to her. It says, "Little old lady, time for tea. Have a kiss, two or three." (Or something like that. I can't quite remember and can't quite read it. I will find out.) If you click on the picture it will enlarge and you can see the vines twining through the sashing.
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I love it!!! I think pieced borders are the best, but I don't always take the time -- LOL!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. I have had trouble with borders and matching before and this is a wonderful solution! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteLinda, I have done a couple of 'piano key' borders with the left overs from my quilt...or intentionally planned and I love them. They are so easy and a pleasure to watch them come together. The quilt you show here is really wonderful. Is this a pattern that you have available? Hugs...
ReplyDeleteGreat idea - I wouldn't have thought of that. :) blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteYes, I'd like to know about the pattern too. I double clicked the photo and although you can't read the words you can see them. Love the vine embroidered across the blocks. Love the scrappy block. Love the tea themed appliques. Oh !! the black (?) and white just sets it off. Of course the pieced border is the perfect solution.
ReplyDeleteI do not currently have a pattern for this, but will consider making it up in the near future. This was a commissioned quilt. The verse was one that was meaningful to her. It says, "Little old lady, time for tea. Have a kiss, two or three." (Or something like that. I can't quite remember and can't quite read it. I will find out.) If you click on the picture it will enlarge and you can see the vines twining through the sashing.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! I cannot wait to make my first quilt!
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