I almost forgot to post! NOT.THAT!
So, all you get that is new is a fall photo and some thoughts on the quilt.
First, I should have known that asking you all would only bring trouble. Yes, this is my way of saying thank-you (and I wonder why I am so misunderstood, heh). As if I don't think of ways to add work to a project all on my own, I ask a group of talented and creative folks what they think of what I have and what do they do? Give me even more things to think about. Which of course stopped me in my tracks and sent me shopping.
Some of the ideas that were mentioned I had already tried and rejected for one reason or another. First, the pieced border is what it is, I am working the inner part of the quilt to fit them now. I don't want to change them. Fiddling with the inner border or borders is the only thing I have to work with. There is something I love about the cream border with the pieced border. So, my thoughts so far. I don't like the lighter border right next to the center, but I love the way the pieced border looks on the outside of that. I like the darker fabric next to the center, but I think the pieced border gets lost in the mix, using the outer border or not. I have actually come to the conclusion that the pieced border gets lost next to that dark fabric no matter where I put it. I really think that a skinny border separating the center from the lighter border makes a huge difference. I got another fabric, a darker orange, to try and I think I like it. Choosing the color of the border is going to be the toughest part for me. Check back, I'll probably post another photo before I finally stitch it together. I also think that I'll bind it at the pieced border and leave off the outer border, which like I said, I think takes away from the rest of the quilt. The great thing about that is I can make my mind up after I have the rest of it together. Decision delayed. ;)
One hundred twenty-three. Or day TWENTY-TWO! Wait, is there evidence of actual knitting in this post?
Keep us posted! I'm interested to see what you end up with.
Posted by: Cookie | November 22, 2009 at 01:57 PM
I'm loving my pumpkin!
Posted by: Kim | November 22, 2009 at 07:42 PM
UGH!! Decisions, decisions, but I totally agree with you, at least since the darker orange fabric has not been shown, I like the way you think, I'm with you and I like how you made it work. :)
Posted by: Lisa McGuire | November 22, 2009 at 09:09 PM
Also, so sorry, I love your felted pumpkin!!! How did you do the sections? They are so nice and deep. :)
Posted by: Lisa McGuire | November 22, 2009 at 09:11 PM