I pulled out four more quilts that need borders. This Stack and Slash top had the border and backing fabric hanging with it so it was a no brainer which one to do. The border is navy blue even though it looks like black or charcoal gray. I thought this quilt really needed a border to contain all of the color and also to make it a little larger. It is 62" x 76" now and will shrink a couple inches with quilting. Here is a link to a post that talks about the Stack and Slash quilt. There is a link on it to another blogger's tutorial for it.
I had a leisurely lunch out with three friends yesterday, a perfect day!
Wanda, I love these colors and have copied the pattern from the link you provided. It will be a 2015 project and probably for myself. Happy you had such a pleasant day yesterday, good for the soul!
I really like this quilt. I went to the site and read your blog and the other one too. At first I thought the quilt was a Disappearing Four Patch. Your colors are very nice and I, too, like the navy border. Great work as usual Wanda.
That looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteYes! The dark border calms down the quilt and shows off the sparkle!
ReplyDeleteYes! this border does indeed contain the color. It is like framing a picture. Perfect!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors in this quilt!
ReplyDeleteFive down...how many to go?
ReplyDeleteWanda, I love these colors and have copied the pattern from the link you provided. It will be a 2015 project
ReplyDeleteand probably for myself. Happy you had such a pleasant day yesterday, good for the soul!
That is really pretty. It sounds like it was a great day.
ReplyDeleteI really like this quilt. I went to the site and read your blog and the other one too. At first I thought the quilt was a Disappearing Four Patch. Your colors are very nice and I, too, like the navy border. Great work as usual Wanda.
ReplyDeleteI have used Lynne's tutorial, too - it's great!
ReplyDeleteLove the vibrant colors in your version today.
So I think that December is national border month for your area:)
ReplyDeleteI love the colors and fabrics in this quilt! And a great border choice - it just sets off that zingy pink/fuchsia color!
ReplyDeleteI need to try that tutorial - it looks perfect for a stack of fat quarters I got for a birthday present.