Pages

▼

Friday, December 23, 2016

An oldie waiting for a border...........

I made this quilt top in 2010 and have been trying to figure out a pieced  border to go between 2 light colored batik borders.  When my friend got here we played around with a few ideas and this was the favorite.  Here is a post where I tried another idea.  I have a lot more triangle squares to sew.
Before my friend left we put the Seed Packet squares back up on a design wall.  I have lots of cutting to do for the 2 rows of small squares that border this.  I can see a couple squares I want to move too.





Here is my weekly report on the wax coated Amaryllis bulb.  It has gotten a little taller than I thought it would be.












It is getting ready to bloom and it looks like it will be red.
at

20 comments:

  1. sosarahsewDecember 23, 2016 at 5:32 AM

    I like this border idea better than the one from 5 years ago. I think this top has sufficiently mellowed that it wants to be finished now.

    ReplyDelete
  2. RoxanneDecember 23, 2016 at 5:36 AM

    A playful, eye catching border!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Sewing JunkieDecember 23, 2016 at 5:56 AM

    I like your border also. Sometimes the best ones take the most time to make. Wanda, Have a Merry Christmas. Chris

    ReplyDelete
  4. HollyMDecember 23, 2016 at 6:30 AM

    The triangle quilt is stunning. I like the seed packet one too.
    Wishing you a merry Christmas.

    ReplyDelete
  5. DebbieDecember 23, 2016 at 6:47 AM

    I love this quilt. It inspired me to do one in teals and blues, just much smaller. Anyway, I like the new ideas for a border a lot, it is more playful and just seems to dance around. Yes, it is the one!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Linda SwanekampDecember 23, 2016 at 7:18 AM

    Love the triangle border. It will look terrific- very dynamic. The seed packet quilt is just so stunning. Reminds of the pop art of the 60s, but better. What a collection of florals- great for such a gray day here.

    ReplyDelete
  7. LynnePDecember 23, 2016 at 8:12 AM

    HI Wanda. The amaryllis is so cool!
    I like your small triangle border. To my eye, it fades into the light borders. I wonder if the half square triangles would stand out more if they were all medium to dark in value. Just a thought.
    Wishing you a blessed Christmas and a joy-filled 2017.

    ReplyDelete
  8. scarlettDecember 23, 2016 at 8:21 AM

    I clicked back and looked at the other border. I like the four blue triangles, four orange triangles, four purple triangles.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Karen - Quilts...etc.December 23, 2016 at 8:35 AM

    I like that border you are trying out I think it really looks good - I remember that quilt and love it now as I did then - Merry Christmas to you

    ReplyDelete
  10. HedyDecember 23, 2016 at 9:14 AM

    I like your newest border best too. Your bloom on that plant looks as if it will be huge.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Needled MomDecember 23, 2016 at 9:14 AM

    I like the HST border. It is subtle, but makes a great impact. The amaryllis is looking great. Won't be long now.

    ReplyDelete
  12. melinda hirschDecember 23, 2016 at 9:27 AM

    Great idea for the triangle quilt border. I hadn't seen the quilt before . The border is wonderfully inspirational. How do you keep the amaryllis from falling over? Looks like magic.

    ReplyDelete
  13. patty a.December 23, 2016 at 9:40 AM

    I really like that border idea. It ties in with the field blocks perfectly.

    ReplyDelete
  14. MarieDecember 23, 2016 at 10:13 AM

    That's a great border idea, Wanda. Your amaryllis is so intriguing - I can't believe that it doesn't need watering.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Mystic QuilterDecember 23, 2016 at 1:07 PM

    I love the border setting you've decided on, the HST middle border fits in perfectly. Looks like the Seed Packet may soon be a finish too. Exactly how tall is that Amaryllis stem?

    ReplyDelete
  16. AnonymousDecember 23, 2016 at 2:47 PM

    Love that HST border, Wanda....looking forward to seeing it all done....you will have all those HST blocks done in no time at all....
    I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas!!
    Sandra B
    scb304@juno.com

    ReplyDelete
  17. AnonymousDecember 23, 2016 at 3:32 PM

    Gorgeous quilt - I especially liked the border where the colors were a bit darker, in the medium to dark range....how beautiful it will be, all finished!

    Merry Christmas to you!

    Deb
    mdenders@msn.com

    ReplyDelete
  18. KarenDecember 23, 2016 at 8:02 PM

    What a great idea for the border, simple but perfectly balanced.

    ReplyDelete
  19. Vicki WDecember 24, 2016 at 4:20 PM

    I love that border. Have a wonderful Christmas!

    ReplyDelete
  20. Connie Kresin CampbellDecember 28, 2016 at 9:25 PM

    I like this border the best Wanda, I went back and looked at your older post. My how time flies!!

    ReplyDelete

I will reply to all comments WITH A LINK. If you are anonymous or a Blogger account without your email enabled I can not reach you to reply.

There is an EMAIL address on my right sidebar if you have a question and you do not have a link.