Then I folded that strip in half again for a narrower border and added a section of a crazy pieced block. I think both of these work but the narrower one wouldn't take away any glory from the center where the wider border might pull your eye to the outer edge. I will piece some more and play with it. 
This is the box I took off the shelf to look for a crazy pieced block in the right colors. It is a "pieces and parts" box.
This is the view from the top.
Here is one of the blocks that was in there. I made this block about 15 years ago. I like it but have never decided what to use it for. I love pulling it out and looking at it so I guess it is just some eye candy for me.
I will be spending the next few days deep cleaning the guest room to prepare for a visit from my brother and sister in law. I will post 5 things from this magic box each day for the next 3 or 4 days while I play with the vacuum cleaner and feather duster.
That works beautifully!
ReplyDeleteBoth are great. I have been looking in my parts drawer with bags in mind. The eye candy one would make a nice bag front.
ReplyDeleteI just put stash into that little box on the top left to see your stash.
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely and so well organised. Want to come to England and sort out my stash?
The piano keys and tiny inner border work great, I think! I was going to suggest you just pin that block on your design wall to admire it for awhile, but I saw Joyce's comment and agree with her -- put a block you love to use where you'll get to see it!
ReplyDeleteThe narrow purple does work.
ReplyDeleteThe pieced border is a great idea
and repeats what you have already started.
Since you added a border to the ends already you may want to vary the pieced border and make it different at the ends and sides.KS
I love the effect you're getting in the second picture. That quilt reminds me of blueberries! Very rich and delicious!
ReplyDeleteThe block is great -- why not pin it on the wall above your sewing machine for a while and let it "talk" to you?
Great fix! It's going to look great! And thanks for your suggestion yesterday...I'm going to play a little this weekend and see if I can't revive my blocks!
ReplyDeletePerfect! And I love the other block too.
ReplyDeleteYou did it again! Wonderful finish.
ReplyDeleteAs for the block, it seems to be one of those things that any additions or changes would spoil it, but knowing you, there will be a delightful solution.
Every day I'm encouraged and blessed by your inspiration.
oh yes, now that purple border works, very clever idea adding the stips
ReplyDeleteI prefer also the narrower
Perfect, Wanda! And your other block makes me think of sunsets and twilight.
ReplyDeleteBe still my beating heart! When I look at some of your bits & pieces I feel such a green colour! Haha.
ReplyDeleteHi Wanda,
ReplyDeleteI love the addition of the purple- it is just the thing to highlight the quilt without taking over the whole design. It is another beauty-
have fun with your company!
Regards,
Anna
Glad to see that your 'pieces and parts' box is like mine - overflowing! I'll look forward to seeing some of the godies in there! By the way, the blue blocks look fabulous.
ReplyDeleteLove the narrow purple and the continuation of the strips....You have such a wonderful eye for color and design.
ReplyDeleteI like the smaller piano key type border as well. With the addition of the smaller blocks, it pulls everything together. You are so clever.
ReplyDeleteI am drooling with envy over your bits and pieces bin. Mine does not look that nice. I would love to come and play in your sewing room with you. Enjoy your company.