I’ve just come in from hanging a new quilt top on the clothesline and, if not for the wind, it’s actually quite mild outside. I had to wear my rubber boots as otherwise I’d be sinking ankle deep in the muck, but that’s also a good sign of spring.
Last week, during my marathon sewing sessions, I managed to get all of my Bull’s Eye blocks together. I debated back and forth about putting a border on as I really like it without one, although I did wish for a slightly larger finished product. This was such a wonderful scrap buster quilt, though, and I used so many very early fabrics that were aging far too long in the stash cupboard and scrap buckets that I’m quite certain I will make another more edited one down the road. I threw everything into the mix this time and was beginning to think it would look more like a dog’s breakfast, but it turned out not too badly. In the end I finally decided to add two borders to the top and I’m loving the final transformation! The next one will just have to be borderless, ha, ha.
I spent the morning putting together a backing and binding for a different quilt, in preparation for some quilting time in the longarm studio this week. It’s time to tackle that pile of tops…
until next time,
happy quilting, carol xox
Excellent use of deep stash! xoxo
This was a fun project to do and it feels great to see those oldies/uglies looking so fresh and new. I love getting your feedback, Tammy! xox
Love it – borders make it shine
Thanks, Janine! Considering how many mediums and darks I used, the final result surprised me by turning out to be a quilt quite subdued or ‘low volume’ in its mood. This is a pattern I’ll definitely make again – so much fun!