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Monday, March 13, 2023

Border Added

Carpenter Star
60 x 76

I added a border so now it's a top ready to be quilted.

It was borderless when I last blogged about it in December 2021 and pondering whether or not to add a border. 



I added a 2.5 inch white strip, a scrappy strip of '30s reproduction fabrics and another 2.5 inch white strip.  I don't usually add borders to my quilts but I am glad I went ahead and added to this one. I was not really all that happy with the quilt before borders. Now I'm happy.

This month the theme in my sewing space is 1930s. I was going through my '30s reproduction scraps and was wondering what to do with a little bag of 2.5 inch scraps that were left over from the scraps I used to make this quilt which were left over from making Ocean Waves.  I just sewed the bits and pieces end to end until they were long enough for the borders.  (And I still have a few 2.5 inch scraps that will be dealt with). 


And sew on...

 

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15 comments:

  1. Cats and CalicoMarch 13, 2023 at 7:17 AM

    Love the border. Great idea.

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  2. Julie in GAMarch 13, 2023 at 7:32 AM

    Your border is the perfect finish for a beautiful quilt!

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  3. Gretchen WeaverMarch 13, 2023 at 7:39 AM

    BEAUTIFUL! The borders are perfect, they really add bling to your quilt. Happy stitching!

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  4. Andra RidoutMarch 13, 2023 at 8:57 AM

    This is a beautiful quilt! Exactly what a scrap quilt should be!

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  5. Linda in UKMarch 13, 2023 at 9:10 AM

    Your idea for borders has worked out beautifully - definitely brought this quilt to life.

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  6. JCHMarch 13, 2023 at 9:31 AM

    I agree with everyone. The border is perfect. Very pretty quilt

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  7. Exuberantcolor/Wanda S HansonMarch 13, 2023 at 10:41 AM

    I really like the border on this one. That extra square at the corners brings it up a notch to elegant.

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  8. NannMarch 13, 2023 at 11:26 AM

    The border adds a nice frame. Great design. But: more snow?!!

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  9. Mystic QuilterMarch 13, 2023 at 5:02 PM

    Oh yes, good decision to go with the border and I also like the addition of the corner squares. A true scrappy quilt, beautiful.

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  10. mangozzMarch 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM

    What a pretty quilt! You're finally getting the hang of the borders.

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  11. Beth HMarch 13, 2023 at 6:07 PM

    I like the border addition. Now the stars have a place to be. They do not run off the top. Well done.
    As some have said before, I also like your addition of the diagonal colored blocks in the corner.

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  12. ChantalMarch 13, 2023 at 7:33 PM

    I second Wanda (Exuberant color). The corner square in the border is a nice touch. The scrappy border frames the quilt perfectly. Excellent job! Bravo! ;^)

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  13. AstridMarch 13, 2023 at 9:42 PM

    Beautiful quilt Cathy, and the borders make it even more beautiful!

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  14. Quilter KathyMarch 14, 2023 at 9:29 AM

    So pretty! Love the border!

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  15. Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting March 14, 2023 at 11:03 PM

    Carpenter Star is amazing and looks fabulous with the snow in the background. It is indeed a happy quilt.

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