I LOVE making borders - even if the border overwhelms the center, I LIKE when viewers look at the border and make comments, "Look what she did!" - whether it be positive or negative, that's the reaction I'm hoping for. My quilty friend's husband has frequently commented on my borders, so now, I have to carry on! Here's my plan for recent Kaleidoscope Quilt (laying on beigey carpeting).
These dogteeth are not as difficult as I had imagined, but require accuracy with cutting and sewing - there is little room for easing. Another border option was a quarter square, but I chose dogteeth, --- even that name, "dogteeth", adds to the fun, and repeats the shape in the kaleidoscope blocks!
I am a quilter - a retired widow living in the Nebraska Panhandle. I am surrounded by beautiful semi-arid ranch country, and treeless hills and fields under incredibly wide blue skies, located far from the upheaval found often in large towns or cities. I am blessed to have delicious time to quilt and to appreciate my peaceful moments in an unpeaceful world.
By the time I get to the border, I usually just want to be done with it. So I commend you for staying creative to the bitter end! : )
ReplyDeleteIt does look great!
I love fancy borders - good for you!
ReplyDeleteWorth the time and effort - go for it!!
ReplyDeleteOh, yes! Great border. And the colors are scrumptious.
ReplyDeleteI know you love borders. You have made some great borders over the years that 've been blog visiting.
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