I promised the other day that I'd share a closer picture of the border print I used in my Farmers Wife Sampler quilt. Finally, here it is!
Clearly I took the picture at night, it's pretty dark, but at least you can see the border print quite well. And you get a better view of the sashing fabric too - the sashing and the border fabrics are from the same range. The name escapes me right now, but it could be Chanteclaire? I do remember that it was a completely different designer to my other fabrics - three of which were by Judie Rothermel, and the tan print by Kaye England.
Update: I just did some research, and found that the stripes are Rosebud Faire by Renee Nanneman - such a beautiful collection!
I love to miter borders, and for this one, I attached the red inner border to the pink outer border first, then sewed the strip set to the body of the quilt, and that way I was able to miter the red and the pink borders both at the same time. Saves so much messing around I think.
And because quilts can evolve based on our fabric to hand, I just thought I'd share this with you: I had planned to make the border a little wider, but when I measured the fabric I had available, I only had enough of the border plus about 1/2" spare at each end to make the border 5" wide without joining the fabric. Trust me, I was holding my breath that I'd centered the fabric correctly when I was sewing it in place, and I pinned so carefully. It all worked out well in the end, and I'm really pleased with the result.
I have one more thing I'd like to share, but I haven't taken a picture yet, so I'll get back to you this afternoon! Chatter soon friends :-)
Update: I just did some research, and found that the stripes are Rosebud Faire by Renee Nanneman - such a beautiful collection!
I love to miter borders, and for this one, I attached the red inner border to the pink outer border first, then sewed the strip set to the body of the quilt, and that way I was able to miter the red and the pink borders both at the same time. Saves so much messing around I think.
And because quilts can evolve based on our fabric to hand, I just thought I'd share this with you: I had planned to make the border a little wider, but when I measured the fabric I had available, I only had enough of the border plus about 1/2" spare at each end to make the border 5" wide without joining the fabric. Trust me, I was holding my breath that I'd centered the fabric correctly when I was sewing it in place, and I pinned so carefully. It all worked out well in the end, and I'm really pleased with the result.
I have one more thing I'd like to share, but I haven't taken a picture yet, so I'll get back to you this afternoon! Chatter soon friends :-)
11 comments:
heart is pounding...soo in love with your quilt 100% gorgeousness..well done Miss T excellenttttooo,cheers Vickie
That border fabric is divine. Well done and also the sashing. Love it!
ooooh, I like that border print
I'm loving your quilt. The nicest one I have seen.
Cheers
Linda
Love that border Tara, I hadn't seen any of that line before. You haven't mentioned the quilting of this baby yet. Will you do it, by hand or machine or will you send it out? I am expecting mine home soon and can't wait to see how the quilting works.
Oh yeah, that pink outer border is fabulous! Great job.
Perfect border fabric. You’re so talented at picking fabrics. I think I may have to get you to show me how to mitre borders as well...nothing like picking the brains of friends for new skills!
It is stunning. I am always amazed at how much a busy mom like you can get done! Hugs from California
Your quilt looks fantastic. Well done. Always love to see what you create as you have a great way with colour and pattern.
Exquisite complement to your quilt center! I've never mitred before but this stripe looks totally ideal. Beautiful!
It looks very good the border around your quilt. I love the colors.
Greetings from the other side of the world..
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