I've spent the last several days getting the border on my Little House quilt top, made along with Melva's sew-along at Melva Loves Scraps. And it is done!
I chose to add a plain 3.5 inch border all the way around using Grunge Manilla. I thought this type of border would frame all the busy pumpkins and sunflowers in my blocks and create some calm!
I'm one of those border makers who does better with lots of measuring. If the standard is "measure twice, cut once," I'm more likely to measure five times, then cut! And in all honesty, I cut the border strips a little bigger to begin with, and then measure again before cutting to size.
Fortunately, all went well and I'm liking how this looks!
54.5 inches square.
Next steps, of course, are to decide on a backing and I probably need to stock up on batting again. Since this is a fall-themed quilt, I'm giving myself some time to get it all the way to the finish line, but I'm pretty excited to have gotten this far!
Linking up with Melva Loves Scraps for the Little House sampler Finishing Party, and at
The Inquiring Quilter for Wednesday Wait Loss.
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15 comments:
Looking good!! That will be a nice addition to your fall decor.
Oh Diann it is gorgeous! I do love that color combo, and it is amazing how that border just sets off those colors so beautifully. Nicely done!
I hope to get to join the party soon. I might just shamelessly copy your layout and border ideas. :D
It's a beauty and will be great displayed in your home. Nice that you don't have to rush to get it done.
The plain border makes a very nice frame. It's a lovely quilt, perfect for fall.
I've been admiring it all along -- a great way to complete the design.
Oh Diann, your Little House quilt is gorgeous. The 3.5 " grunge fabric was perfect. This quilt makes me so happy, - so cheerful. Beautiful job, sweet friend. Hugs.
love the color combo you did a great job on that quilt. A lot of times I will cut a little larger and square up in the end.
Gorgeous and I love the teal in it ! So pretty!
Love how this one came together. The colors are so pretty.
Your border choice is great! The blocks float and my eye is drawn to all the color--especially the teal! I lay the strip across the middle of the quilt and mark with a pin the end with a pin. I does help if I've sewn consistently and the outer edge measurements are close to the same! Using a measuring tape, I've been known to read the numbers incorrectly. . .LOL!!
Your top is lovely and I echo the comments about the great color combination.
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing all throughout the Sew Along. :)
Lovely finish to your top! You've got plenty of time before fall to get this beauty done. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2026/06/24/wednesday-wait-loss-490
I continue to adore this make!!! Now I need to figure out what I am going to do with my teal and orange plans.
Whoot Whoot!!! This one is so great! I love that last border - it makes everything pop!!!
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