This quilt has five borders, as well as vertical sashing between the three rows of leaves. Lots of border cutting and sewing--not my favorite part of quiltmaking. I don't like cutting long strips of cloth. The extra care it takes to get them cut straight (with no Vs) and exactly matching the sides of the top is a bit stressful to me.
But I do like cutting and sewing all the different prints in scrap quilts (which is mostly all I make), so the pieced border part of this quilt was lots of fun, and it went really fast. The pieced borders will lie between two solid borders.
So now I have to cut 16 solid border strips and six sashing strips. Then I can join it all together. But not this afternoon. I sewed much too long yesterday and got my back hurting so badly I couldn't straighten up. I cooked supper all bent over like an old Granny Grunch.
So I'm going to spend this afternoon enjoying my most recent reading experience, Snowbound by Blake Crouch (I'm over halfway finished and still we have seen not one flake of snow--but we are in Alaska now, so maybe it's on its way).
Happy weekend, everyone. And happy Labor Day, in case I don't get back to my blog before Monday.
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On 09/03/2016, Barbara Anne said ...
Great progress on this lovely and colorful auutumn quilt! Sorry your back is hurting and hope you feel lots better soon. Happy Labor Day weekend to you, too!
Hugs!
On 09/04/2016, denise copeland said ...
Your quilt is lovely! And thank you for the tip about the interesting book!
On 09/07/2016, Dolores Tanner said ...
I read Hillbilly Elegy!!! Thought it very good. I come from hill folk!! it was a book that I read and high lighted places and inked thoughts in the margin. Not very good for someone else owning the book, but helps me to get thoughts in order and maybe remember.. :) it was interesting and sad.... not very good commentary on the economy or families.. But if you desire and WORK you can change your circumstances...
On 09/08/2016, Sandra Clarke said ...
Beauriful, I love your leaves! The picture before with the brown strips, where do they go? The patch work strips are eye catching. I give you an A+.
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