After quickly stitching up the rows of the Across the Sea QAL quilt - bit of a mouthful I know - I thought I may as well stich up the borders.
The pieced borders were easy to do as I had cut out most of the pieces already! But then I thought how nice to take advantage of the Dan Stiles fabric design I am using as the main focus of my quilt. The design pattern seems to go in horizontal lines - what better for my top and bottom border. I chose one design which I had had to chop up short in my blocks and features kissing whales! Awwww!
So here it is quilt top done
Still a bit windy today! But I do like quilts blowing about in my photos....
Still a bit windy today! But I do like quilts blowing about in my photos....
I am not adding the second border as I haven't got the fabric and I don't think it needs it - kissing whales are surely enough! But I will need a cool binding so I will need to think about that.
And as it was sunny at lunchtime I got two baby quilt tops dancing on the line - pity I don't have a baby myself!
I love them both and do not know how I am going to give them up - even for a cute baby...? Sorry no I don't get the baby in exchange - didn't mean to suggest that! Tempting though....! Heehee!
These are fab Nicky, your kissing whales are perfect. I got your wonky stars yesterday. Thanks so much, they're brilliant. Jxo
ReplyDeleteThey both look so beautiful hanging up on the line! The kissing whales is a great idea! Looking forward to seeing what you do for binding.
ReplyDeleteThe kissing whales are such a good idea - they look fabulous as a border! The two quilts look wonderful side by side and I'm looking forward to seeing them quilted. How about a stripe or a spot for binding the whale quilt?
ReplyDeleteGreat quilts Nicky! Lucky baby!
ReplyDeleteNo way i would take the baby, no matter how cute lol.
ReplyDeleteThey look fantastic!
The fussy cut border looks superb.
I am sure they will treasure these gifts.
The kissing whales are inspired!
ReplyDeleteYou've certainly done a fantastic amount of sewing! QAL 2 has turned out really lovely, and the pair of them on the line looks great!
ReplyDeleteI love the whales in the border. Very cute!
ReplyDeleteYES YES YES!! The quilt looks brilliant and I agree that border is true magic!
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely quilts!
Inspired and going straight to my machine :)
Love them both!
ReplyDeleteGreat border for the across the sea quilt. Those kissing whales are so sweet.
The whales are adorable and I love your Twinkle quilt top too!
ReplyDeleteThe whales are sooo cute :) I think it does not need another border. Looks great!
ReplyDeleteSusanne
Across the sea is fab, that sashing colour is just perfect for it.
ReplyDeleteThose are both very lovely. I like the blustery day pictures, they are fun! :) It looks like you have a lot of fun stuff going on over here. Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier.
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