Anyway, I was absolutely ecstatic when I opened the package and saw that it was completely perfect to border my Key West Crush top I recently finished piecing! And I had ordered exactly enough! The corner blocks in the border are from the panel of Oceanica that I ordered with it.
One dilemma solved, one more to go! I will use solid black binding, so I need to find a backing that is more or less white, but not a solid, that will go with black binding. Sounds simple enough, but I also don't want to spend a fortune! I need 6 yards because this is 93" x 93" and I am hoping not to piece the back at all. Why do I want a white backing? For the first time, I have made what is basically a stained glass top! I am thrilled and I don't want a deep-colored back to take away from that.
I never, never think ahead to the borders, backing or binding when I am making a quilt top. I jump in with both feet to make the latest thing that's caught my fancy. You'd think I would learn to plan more, but I guess I am a fly by the seat of my pants gal.
Any suggestions? Please?
2 comments:
It is beautiful! I am just like you, always wait until the end to decide on a border or if I even want one. And then lastly the backing and binding. So I totally know what you are talking about!
Wendy,
I would use a tone on tone with that one. Don't think a stark white would do it justice. I know you have some lying about, try a tonal and see which you like best.
As I told you when you sent me the picture this quilt really appeals to my colorful sense. Love it!
Sharon
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