This is how it looked once Kris finished her round:
I spent a lot of time
I got out my graph paper and got to work. My husband helped me with some of the math (there was a lot of Pythagorean theorem going on in this one) and I eventually got brave enough to start cutting fabric and sewing. I actually created the four sides first and then figured out the corner blocks (because, despite all of my math, I didn't want to commit to a size until I knew exactly how wide the borders would end up being). I went with Dresden plates because I liked the idea of a little bit of curve on the outside, and I also thought they would echo the center star points as well as the spiky flowers in Anne's border. And I had always wanted to do Dresden plates (I just love the look of them, and now I definitely want to do a whole quilt of them!).
The finished border:
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Once 'Round the Country has been so much fun! I've gotten to really work my creative muscles, try some techniques that I otherwise may not have (like a braided border and Dresden plates), and shared in the creation of some amazing quilts with an awesome group of ladies. It has been such a great experience!
That is a really beautiful quilt Robyn, love the colours, and the border you worked out really sets the whole thing off, someone is going to be very happy with that.
ReplyDeleteWow, oh, wow! Zonnah is going to love this. Your border was the perfect finishing touch.
ReplyDeleteSo, so amazing Robin! Your son standing on the quilt top is, first adorable, and, second, really good for scale. He was just helping Mama with the photo shoot. ;]
ReplyDeletebeautiful! I love the bight colours!!
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ReplyDeleteYour braided border really makes that quilt pop! Such a great job. The quilt is amazing and your little one is too cute!!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect finish! Nice job!!
ReplyDeleteBravo! It came out so great!
ReplyDeleteI Love what you did. I think when I put the binding on I am going to round the corners to go with the Dresden plates.
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