I’m so happy I was able to get the borders of the quilt I’m making for my church’s fall festival auction. I really like the way it is turning out!
The border fabrics I ended up using are not what I had originally chosen. I purchased fabric specifically for the quilt, but once the center part was pieced, I didn’t like the way they looked.
The colors in the center are more vibrant, and made the border fabrics look muddy and washed out. I was a little frustrated, but my friend Betty came over and helped me pull some other fabrics from my stash. We decided on the daisy print for the first border.
Then a narrow strip of yellow, and a wider border of navy tone on tone. I think I can still use the stripe for the binding.
I’m hoping there’s enough.
I spent a few evenings catching up on some of the aqua RSC blocks. I think aqua was the July color. I did a couple of the big stars.
I have almost enough 2.5” squares of aqua to do some nine patches, but it will have to wait. I took my stepdad to Corpus Christi yesterday for some neurology appointments, and I was so tired when I got back I didn’t get anything done. I just sat in the chair and vegged. Maybe I’ll make some progress today if I can get caught up on my rest. I have some purple cut for more big stars so I have plenty to do this weekend. I’m linking to So Scrappy.
The blue and yellow quilt is beautiful. And you can never go wrong with those star blocks!!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I like the stars and am thinking about making them again next year.
DeleteGood choice to swap out the fabric and use the daisy fabric instead. I agree with Sara that you can never go wrong with those star blocks!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Terry.
Deleteit looks good and that narrow strip of yellow pulls it all together
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen. It took us a while to get there, but I think it worked out well.
DeleteThat's a lovely quilt, I do like blue and yellow together.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jenny. I think the blue and yellow is a classic combo.
DeleteThank you. I only bought 2 yards of the bluebonnets so I will need to use something else for the back. I will try and find another place to use the bluebonnets though.
ReplyDeleteEXCELLENT choice for borders on the blue and yellow quilt!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteThe fall festival auction quilt is awesome! Best of luck with the finishing. Hope is brings in lots of money for the cause!
ReplyDeleteThank you—I hope so too!
DeleteThe auction quilt is going to capture everyone's attention and bids. Bet the winner will be thrilled.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I hope it makes a lot of money for the church!
DeleteThe auction quilt is looking great. I love those 16-patch Sawtooth Stars. They are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I like them too! I may do more next year.
DeleteBeautiful auction quilt! The alternative border is nice and vibrant! The striped binding on the straight or bias looks great! Love those sawtooth stars for a RSC project. I have quite a bunch of 2 1/2" squares that have piled up again.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I have run out of the 16 patch blocks and need to make some more. Luckily they don’t take long.
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