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Monday, October 10, 2011

Flipped border........

I decided to take the lazy way out and just folded some of the remaining yardage into the same area of the fabric as the border that was on the top and pinned it in place.  I think I do like this better so I'll start unsewing today.
This is the official finished photo of the batik strip quilt with zebra print binding.
I zoomed in for a closer look at the quilting.  You can see that no two rows are alike.  This quilting was fast and fun to do.
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18 comments:

  1. Gale WrigleyOctober 10, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    I really LOVE the swirly border with the straight lines of the block pattern. It's just terrific! (and inspiring!)

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  2. DonnaOctober 10, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    I agree - the border on the crosses quilt does look better when it's flipped around. Love the striped quilt - what a great way to use up leftovers!

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  3. Sewing JunkieOctober 10, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Both the top and the quilt look great. You are making headway. Feels good to make some progress. Chris

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  4. Eat Sleep QuiltOctober 10, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    wonderful, wonderful! Now that I see it switched, I agree about the swirly border.

    I like your batik-with-zebra - great finish!

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  5. Jean October 10, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Love this crosses quilt and I like the border either way. I don't find it distracting to have the circle meet in the upper corner.

    Glad your dad enjoyed the family reunion. My dad enjoys them too, as do it.

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  6. Gene BlackOctober 10, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    I love both quilts.

    Now don't hit me, but did you consider mitering the borders on the crosses quilt?

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  7. LynneOctober 10, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    It's 11:30pm, I'm tired. I'm on my way to bed and your quilts are the last thing I see - they make me smile! I hope they give me lots of colourful, inspirational dreams!

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  8. Stray Stitches (Linda G)October 10, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    The top looks wonderful with that border. Love the quilting on your strip quilt :)

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  9. HollyMOctober 10, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I like the change you made to the border on the crosses quilt. Definitely better.
    The strip quilt is lovely too.

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  10. MB in MIOctober 10, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Really like your quilting on the batik strip quilt!

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  11. Cheryl ArkisonOctober 10, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    You were right for sure!

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  12. JoanOctober 10, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Your crosses quilt is beautiful 'speciually the colours -and the borders.

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  13. Linda at Roscoe's MaOctober 10, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I like the border solution. Love that quilt. I like the quilting on the strip quilt too.

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  14. Laura TOctober 10, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I made a jelly roll strip quilt from Terrain fabric by Kate Spain and will take inspiration from your quilting on yours - Love it! Love the new Kaffee print in the border - I always enjoy seeing your solutions:)
    LauraT

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  15. Elaine/Muddling ThroughOctober 10, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Yep, you're right. It's better. I really like how this grew into the state it has become. I'm making one. You inspire me!

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  16. AnonymousOctober 10, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    I agree too... circle border... now is perfect ! (*._,*)

    Zebra binding.. Like the game "Jenga" this one stacks up with precision and beauty.

    J~MT

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  17. Karen - Quilts...etc.October 10, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Beautiful! I knew you would figure out how you wanted it.
    Karen
    http://karensquilting.com/blog/

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  18. Purple PamOctober 10, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Your zebra binding is very fun. I like the way your crosses quilt is coming along. Your fabric choices are great, as usual. Glad your dad had a good time at the family reunion. It is wonderful that so many family members are close enough to attend.

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