Sunday Sewing


I cannot tell you how long this quilt has been on my UFO list and I have put my mind to it to get it done. Today I finally got the main part of the quilt top finished. Or at least I think it’s finished. I have been ignoring that little voice in the back of my head that keeps saying I need to add another row to the bottom before I put on the borders. I’m ignoring it because that would mean I would have to make 20 more triangles so I could make 5 more blocks. Ehhh. I know that 20 triangles isn’t that much more when I have made so many already, but I feel like it has taken me fooore-v-e-r just to get to this point. The thought of having to make more just makes me tired. I should just slap a border on this sucker and check it off my UFO list. Right?!? Too bad that same little voice is also saying that a pretty pieced border out of all my scraps would be nice too. Oh, what to do, what to do?!? I think I better sleep on it. I could be easily persuaded, though.

16 Responses to Sunday Sewing

  1. Char says:

    I think a pieced border would be great.

  2. Kelly O. says:

    I know what you’re saying but I think you should march on and finish it right.–easy for me to say 🙂

  3. Leslie says:

    it looks so gorgeous. you did a great job

  4. aSprinkling says:

    I say finish like it is…use a white border…and pieced binding. 🙂

  5. MamaT says:

    I vote for a quick border. Then you can start something else. That would be more fun! It’s a perfect “throw around” size anyway.

  6. susan says:

    I agree – it is beautiful as it is now. Besides, those partial blocks form a border all around – if you add more to the bottom row then the top row will need more. I like the idea of a white border and pieced binding! Tell us – what did you decide? Sue in sunny Florida

  7. It is very pretty! I can imagine it made a little dent in the scrap pile which is always good.

  8. BhimiBlog says:

    This quilt is just stunning. Can’t imagine the countless hours of work you’ve put in already! A solid border would “frame” it nicely, with a colorful binding! Or a larger 2inch binding with contrasting thread! Can barely wait to see the final results!

  9. Oh, this is beautiful! I think a border would “finish it off”, too. Can’t wait to see it finished!

    galew417@comcast.net

  10. Kathleen says:

    It is wonderful as is! Put a “plain” border on and it will be fab.

  11. Listen to that voice, ask me how I know.

  12. Frog Quilter says:

    Lovely, finish as YOU WISH!

  13. Carrie P. says:

    Looks great Gina, I just posted mine on my blog too. I am not adding borders, I like it just the way it is. I am using left over binding so it will be scrapy too. Happy 4th.

  14. Lindy says:

    It is beautiful. Listen to the voice.

  15. ROZ says:

    It’s charming, and one of my favorite patterns.

  16. Just wanted you to know we miss your blog posts and seeing your lovely work!!