It was a tough call. One thing I’m going to try to do . . except for Block of the Month type things, is when I start working on something, I’m going to finish it at least as far as getting the top made and ready to be quilted, backing chosen and put with the top and the binding made.
After having finished the Chevron top last night, it was time to decide what to work on next. I really wanted to work on Road to Llano but decided to finish the Big and Bright top.
Blocks
This is how I wish all my UFOs were put away.
UFO Pieces
All the pieces. Instructions . . so easy to pick up and start sewing again.
This was the original plan.
Original Design
Those blocks are just too pretty to not have a pieced border. I spent some time playing with EQ and here’s what I came up with.
Pieced Border
A simple little border but it really makes a difference. The border blocks are 3″. I think I may make them 4-1/2″ which will be the same size as the center nine patches. There’s time to play with it before I get to the border.
Ellie says
I agree! The pieced border makes it.
Pat K says
Wow! What a difference the pieced border makes.
pdudgeon says
love that pieced border with the quilt. it lightens the appearance of the whole quilt so that it’s not so chunky.
nice job!!
Meloney says
Much better. More 9-ptches. 🙂 I’m beginning to think that the 9-patch is your trademark. 🙂
rose barnes says
Ok you are really making me want to do more pieced borders!
shirley bruner says
oh, that is wonderful. yes, i think they should be 4 1/2″ . great looking quilt
Helen Koenig1 says
I love it! Definitely the pieced border makes it!
Marion Morgan says
I love the whole quilt, it’s a keeper and, yes, the border is amazing.
Suzy says
What a great border! Love it! I hope you make this quilt available as an EQ download. 🙂
Carolyn says
LOVE the pieced border!
Swooze says
Great finishing plan!
Mel Meister says
I love that border! and the quilt!
Susan says
Yes, I like that border, especially nice the way the white strips overlap at the corners.
Sue Thorson Hecker says
Wow, the border will be well worth the effort. It elevates the whole design to a new level. Love it!
Jill Tanking says
Like the pieced border the best. It gives it a fanez(misspelled).
Claire says
When you were playing on EQ did you try the 9-patches in the border on point? That would make 3 inches into 4 1/2 (or close).
Angie in SoCal says
You do magic with those borders.
Pam says
What a special border, you certainly have a knack for design, beautiful
Linda Smith says
O.K., that does it — I have to get your book and learn how to do pieced borders. It is a beautiful quilt, but the border makes it spectacular!
Terri says
I love this one! that border is to cute.
Can’t wait till I have time to sew again, maybe I’ll even learn my EQ 🙂
rosa says
Love it with the border.
Beth in AZ says
That border makes it sparkle! I have had 2 classes in my EQ class, so I’m starting to see how you would put this together. What a great class!
Laceflower says
You’re a bordering genius.
Linda Steller says
Wow – that border really does make a difference. Nice job, Judy!
Sonya Wood says
Great quilt!!! Love the pieced border !