I think the time helping out with my {husbands} aunt is finally going to start winding down. It's been a long month already but it's wonderful to see her improve so quickly! Although my time in the quilting room has been spotty, I did move ahead with my Sunburst quilt.
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| Working on the borders |
I made some decisions about the next border and then realized it needed a
coping border if I wanted everything to fit nicely. I agonized about what color to use for that, but then settled with a lighter black print that is similar in color to the sunburst in the middle. I didn't want it to compete with my dark red trees and all the lighter colors I tried just turned the quilt into mush. Or made it look like a pastelly baby quilt so sweet it could make your teeth ache.*ughh...
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| Sunburst progress |
I really thought this next border would have applique and so I played with that idea off and on for several days. I auditioned fabrics and cut little pieces out of my scrap bin, playing with every idea I could thing of. Nope, not happening. Everything just looked busy and cluttered, so finally I said phooey with that! and just added a simple squares-on-point border. The slightly darker pink/reds squares seemed like a good idea when I was auditioning the border squares, but then the sequence of squares got messed up while I was sewing. Wouldn't you know it? And then I was too tired to get out the seam ripper and do a fix-it. It's not
that bad, so I think the quilt and I will just have to learn to live with each others imperfections.*wink
Not sure if this quilt is done now or not. I am still pondering an applique border {just because I am applique mad} but then, you and I both know that surely, everything could use a little more applique? Eventually the quilt will fill in me in on the next phase. They always do!
I love it! I think the coping border is wonderful and the squares on point add what they need to without taking over. Nothing too sweet here - only fabulous :0)
ReplyDeleteThe top looks great! Lots to look at in the center, I like the colors, there's not toooomuch pink. I like the squares on pint border too. The orderlyness of It is a good balance to more free center?! cheers, cw
ReplyDeleteLooking so good! I never knew the name coping strip - now I do! I think your borders are very fitting - the coping border is a good balance with the sunburst and the squares within squares are punchy and just right.
ReplyDeleteI think it looks great - I have used coping strips-borders too - sometimes they are just plain necessary when we design as we go!
ReplyDeleteI love watching you build your quilts. Thanks for thinking out loud - it's always fascinating.
ReplyDeleteNow I'll just sit back and wait for that applique border... 8)
(Gorgeous quilt, btw!)
Sunburst is reeeally pretty!
ReplyDeleteIt's looking really good, Audrey! It feels finished to me, but I'm sure you'll prove me wrong! :D
ReplyDeleteFortunately you were too tired for the seam ripper!!
ReplyDeleteI like it just as it is! I hope you will leave it!
Best wishes!
LEAVE IT / no seam ripper needed ! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is super fun. I like the color you chose for the coping strip. It adds a soft resting space between the center and the pieced border. I don't think you need a seam ripper the border looks balanced because the two brighter red squares look better off balanced.
ReplyDeleteHope that makes sense.:0)
I always like it when you get something out that hasn't been around for a while - there's a nice "ah, there it is" feeling. I like what you have done with this - the simple square border looks just right. Now, applique or no applique?
ReplyDeleteOOOH! I love this quilt Audrey!
ReplyDeleteYour talent never ceases to amaze me.....luuuuurve this quilt!!
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely. I can see an applique border next. Hint, hint.
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt. Such great colors. The light black print really does frame it beautifully. And, I don't see any problem with the squares sequence, they are a perfect finish!
ReplyDeleteI think this might be a favourite of your quilts, the design and colours are beautiful!! I bet you go ahead with an applique border. The square sequence looks great to me.
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