Project Simplify - Day 8
April 18, 2011 I was in such a hurry to get to the top-stitching that I totally forgot to take pictures of the quilt before I free-motioned it. So just pretend that you don't notice it for now ... kay? Thanks ;) I promise I'll talk about that bit in my next post.
First, I want to show you what we did with the ric-rac. Ta da!
My assistant chose the colors and here's how it turned out - pink along one border and blue on the other. I was a little worried that the trim would shrink in the wash, but it didn't! Yay!
Now you're probably wondering "Uh, excuse me, but what happened to the pink background? Why is it cream?" You're right, you're right. But it's not what you think. I didn't get cold feet about using up my pink. Honest! I went cream because the light pink in Pink Funky Roads sorta melted away. See?
It bugged me. So I used the pink for the binding instead.
A few other things I want to mention about this top. I didn't realize that Pink Funky Roads & Funky Hearts aren't exactly BFFs. They play nicely together in the quilt, they just don't want to hold hands. So I improvised a bit and threw in a few other prints - Green Kisses & Square Flowers - to keep the Funky girls separated.
Remember I mentioned that I'd need to be creative about the borders? They require full fabric widths but because I only had fat quarters I simply pieced them. Not rocket science.
And now let's have a moment of silence to commemmorate this absolutely in-CRED-ible match up job.
" ... and the heavens parted and the angels wept, for it was a thing of beauty."
Just kidding. I made that up. It's not really a quote. At least, not that I know. But it should be in "The Bible of All Things Quilty", along side this photo. Don't you think?
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Reader Comments (13)
Looks so pretty! You have inspired me to buy this book and work my way through it as well!
Yes I think! :)
It's absolutely beautiful !!!
Vivienne x
Please, Please, Please show a photo of the entire quilt. I am in love with this fabric and I really really want to see the whole thing! LOVE the ric-rac, so fun! You were busy this weekend.....great job!!
I am also eager to see the whole quilt.
Ohmygosh, you are really cranking out these quilts - I love it! Can't wait for you to unveil it in all its splendor and glory!!
You're so funny! That quilt looks fantastic. Parted heavens and all!
I love your 'quote'!! The quilt looks super - lovely little girl colours.
Looking good. Looking good. Can't wait to see the finished product!
Oh these fabrics are so darn cute! I really like the idea of a Quilty Bible too! Maybe you should contact Gideon's??!! I love the loopy design in your FMQ! You're getting really really good like it's second nature! I too would love to see a full view of this gorgeous masterpiece!
You did a fantastic job! You have a great eye for color. Can't wait to see the whole quilt.
This looks great!! Very nice job!
It's really good. Cannot wait to see the whole quilt!
i loooooove the ric rac addition!