Not a very flattering view, the angle is too severe.
Better, but the lighting is all wrong.
The view from the bottom , still not wonderful.
I still have to decide upon border fabric, shall I use a solid, a floral or something else, whatever that may be. Polka dots, geometric I will ponder on it.
Any suggestions will be gratefully received.
At the moment the top is 60" wide and 78" long, if I do add a border it will need to be at least 5" wide all round. That would make a decent double bed quilt. Left as is it will make a generous single bed quilt.
What do you think, shall I, shan't I. then of course I have to decide what to do with it. I really do not need another quilt and neither does any one in the family. ( I have enough charm squares to make at least 2 more).
The curse of being a quilter, it is almost at the same point with knitted socks. I am about to start the ribbing on my current pair and they will be the last pair for the SO's gift box. I can make 3 more pairs for Francesca and probably 3 more for L. I am about to start dyeing 500 grams of sock yarn, oops.
We had a glorious day yesterday and this morning started off well but had become grey and muggy. I did get Herbie out for a good long walk early this morning and he and Ben are happily sharing a sofa, having kicked all the cushions onto the floor, and snoring one against the other.
I just have to do a little ironing and then vacuum all the threads up and today's chores are done. Dinner will be Shepherds Pie with cabbage, carrots and gravy, the top will be a root vegetable mash. I quite fancy making a pudding but have no idea what. I will wait for inspiration to strike.
The bread machine is chugging away, 3 loaves over 2 weeks seems to be the norm for me to make. Any more and I end up with too much in the freezer.
Hardly any shopping needed, just a top up of milk, fruit and veg.
We have been binge watching The line of Duty and tonight we start the last season, it could be a late one. Then killing Eve is coming back soon and I am looking forward to that.
I have done a little reading over the past few weeks, nothing heavy, just to give my hands a rest from crafting. I like audio books and find that I can rattle off simple knitting and crochet whilst listening. It defeats the object though as I can not just sit and listen, my hands have to be occupied.
I do believe that is it for today, nothing else springs to mind so I will start my last 2 tasks.
TTFN Pam
I must say I really like your “free flow” quilts! I am the first to admit I’m not a genius with colours. If you are going with a solid colour I would suggest a dark one? But looking at the top picture, lower part, the patterned strips could look really nice too. I’m not a quilter so not familiar with the right terminology!
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Thank you, I agree it will have to be a dark colour to frame the blocks.
DeleteA solid color border - I would SO buy that from you but I am in the USA...
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree with you too, I have some fabric in mind and will post about it later in the week.
Deletehello pam...such a fun, colorful quilt...for the border - maybe a polka dot fabric?... maybe the polka dots on a navy blue background?...the shepards pie is a favorite with my family...so filling and nutritious...looking forward to viewing the finished quilt...take care...sally
ReplyDeleteHello Sally, pleased to "meet" you, I do have some polka dots but not on blue. I will post some pics later in the week. The shepherds pie was delicious.
DeleteIf you do not know what to do with that quilt, you could ship it to me! Just teasing a bit (not really!) but I think it is so pretty! Lots of pieces and lovely patterns and colors! Wow!! You sure are good at quilting!
ReplyDeleteI love the whole process, even the trimming, keep reading and you will see my fabric options for the border.
DeleteThe quilts looking superb. Do you have community projects locally that might benefit from something to raise funds for them? Or possibly local nursery so they can put it on the floor for the younger ones?
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately there is nothing like that here. As I sew through the stash I will just stockpile the quilts and then decide at some point what to do with them.
DeleteSaw a link to your blog from MereKnits-the quilt you are working on is lovely! It is always a dilemma to home a quilt when you have filled everyone's coffers! lol I now make only lap quilts and donate them to my local hospital/cancer center and to the senior center. I get to try new manageable ideas and then make a much needed donation!
ReplyDeleteJust an idea!
I have made a few for local charities but they are not overwhelmingly receptive. One of the local supermarkets run raffles at times so they may take one or two.
DeletePolka dots is my vote.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thank you Jackie.
DeleteSuch a beautiful quilt, made into a double with the addition of sham covers I would happily buy it from you. Maybe set up an on line shop and sell some of your knitted socks too.
ReplyDeleteThe trouble with selling, or rather making to sell is that it would then become a job.Once it is finished I will show it again, shams are a good idea and I do have some blocks and fabric left.
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