My intent was to frame this quilt with patchwork borders full of various white and off white prints. As soon as I had pieced the first border, I knew it wasn't right. Actually, I knew while I was piecing the border. My gut told me it wasn't going to work.
Kona Snow for the win!
This solid is my go-to. I have never, ever regretted ordering it 15 to 20 yards at a time because I always have it on hand and it is such a good blending white, working well with prints and solids alike.
I got it all basted and started quilting on Sunday night. I did not like my first try at the quilting so I ripped it out. Yesterday, I was able to get half of it quilted and plan on finishing that today. Back here when it is finished!
I do love the white on white part, but agree it doesn’t fit with the center. Maybe it can be its own quilt?
I like it! Looking forward to seeing your quilting.
way to go erin! definitely a good call on the solid white. and geez! i am always in shock at how fast you can make a quilt when you machine quilt it and don’t spend years slowly handquilting away…i suppose if i’m going to keep making quilts i should probably invest in a machine…
that’s looking lovely.
very much my style. ; )
xo
I’m loving this quilt. And (selfishly) loving hearing that you’ve just ripped out a section of quilting and that you reassessed your first border, as I have been struggling lately with feeling like I’m constantly ‘getting it wrong’ and having to redo things that I was sure would work. I’ve spent today undoing everything I did yesterday on a quilt. So, I feel your pain, but I’m grateful that you shared it, and grateful to know that even far more experienced sewers than I go through these difficulties.