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Bremenall - 1

The top would have been completely finished today if I could have decided whether or not to add a border--but I couldn't. From the beginning, I was planning to add a border of quilt blocks--repeating either the Friendship Star or the Variable Star or both. But after I finished the top, I decided I didn't really want it to be any bigger (it's 38" x 42", if I remember correctly). Now I'm wondering if some really decorative quilting in the white spaces and a red binding might suffice. But I really like the idea of a border of those stars.

What do you guys think?

I have a very small collection (three figures) of stacked animal statues. My plan, when the quilt is finished, is to hang it above the mantel and arrange the statues on the mantel underneath.

Animals - 1 (1)This one came from the thrift store.

Animals - 1I brought this one home from sister Joanne's house after she passed away last year.

Animals - 1 (2)And I really don't remember where this one came from.

I'm thinking now that if the quilt block borders make this piece too long to hang above the mantel, which I think it will, I could change the plan and hang it in the foyer above the table there and put the stacked animal statues on the table. Decisions, decisions.

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On 05/14/2021, Nancy said ...

I think where you plan to hang it should determine the border. But of course the border of stars would really elevate it more of finished look.

On 05/14/2021, Nancy said ...

Love your choice of fabrics! Great summer quilt.

On 05/16/2021, Kathy said ...

A border would really finish your wall hanging. It is too cute!

On 05/17/2021, Judy Cloe said ...

Decide where you want to hang it, either the foyer or the mantle. Your decision should be based on that. I love your collection of statues. That is a perfect quilt to showcase them. Personally I would go for the mantle as I could see them more often.

On 05/17/2021, Barbara Anne said ...

Love the quilt and I agree a border of friendship stars or evening stars would be perfect! Your collection of stacked animals will be right at home on the mantel or table under the quilt. If you really want it too go over the mantel, I suggest a more simple and smaller border for the quilt I'll send you a photo or two of simple borders you can consider.

sorry to be last to this party but I've been busy and that Tabby Cat puzzle is taking lots of my attention.

Hugs!
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