Here is where I was on the last update.
I had finished the inner border and was contemplating what to do for the outer border.
I decided to go with my own ideas for the final border of the maroon baby quilt. I determined that I could go across both the short and long edges with 2 3/4" diamonds (4 inches from point to opposite point) and not have any odd shaped diamonds. This looked a little boring though so I added an oval shape in the center using a burger maker that I have and rarely use for burgers.
Since the backing, which is the dark floral maroon fabric, is so much larger than the quilt, I decided that I will use it as self binding. The dark color will frame the quilt nicely.
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Kathy, Margaret, Deb, Nanette,
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LOVE the latest quilting you did on the little maroon quilt. At first I was just looking at the pictures and had no idea what the burger maker was. I was wondering if you had a quilting tool that I needed to check out and search for on the internet. Then I read the text and giggled to myself. Yes, I am always looking at the things in my kitchen to make shapes on quilts. That's a bonus when you have quilt brain. Happy stitching. ~~Kathy S.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you like the quilting. I knew I needed something round, but all of my plates were too large. The burger maker was just the right size.
Deletelooks like a great small quilt to work on when visiting your mom
ReplyDeleteI love your clever quilting on this sweet quilt… hope you share your version of self binding on your blog as I have never done that!
ReplyDeleteKathi
Your quilting design is coming along beautifully. And yes, it is a very enjoyable process isn't it. I'm still loving the hand quilting I am doing. I think I had one of those burger makers back in the 80's, LOL.
ReplyDeleteThat's a pretty quilt, and your quilting is adding even more to it! Looks like you're making good progress. I love that you found a kitchen item to make the shape you wanted! Have a lovely Sunday, Cathie!
ReplyDeleteThe quilting is looking great. Love the colors in it! Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteI love your original quilting design. That oval makes all the difference. Great job! ;^)
ReplyDeleteGreat work! The quilting is looking pretty good.
ReplyDeleteI think the oval was a great idea although the other alone I thought was perfect. Looking at this today I just realized I have the same material in my stash as your backing. I try to have my backing larger when possible especially to use as self binding. Its going to look beautiful when all done :)
ReplyDeleteI usually do a separate binding, but the backing is larger enough and there is no other matching fabric in mom's stash. I am glad you like my quilting choice.
DeleteI love what you decide on for the outer border! Kathy R.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Deletelovely project to work on when you visit your mom. Gail at the Cozy Quilter.
ReplyDeleteHi Cathie: you are making great choices for designs, I am not a quilter but think this is amazing and lovely.
ReplyDeleteCatherine
such a beautiful quilt!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for the quilting.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteBeautiful blog
ReplyDeleteyour quilting looks beautiful!
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