Putting together the first border in the 2nd Bramble Blooms quilt. Making connections with the first BB quilt but trying for a new look."
The first border contains 8 inch Quarter Square Triangles (QSTs) but instead of lime green and orange like the center piece the blocks are made of other greens and pink. AND instead of alternating the colors of the blocks in the layout like I did with the centerpiece I matched up the greens and the pink/orange in the second border. Doesn't really seem like a border but that's how I introduced pink into the quilt and I was not really feeling inspired to do much of anything after thinking about it for a long while.
Sewing the second and last border onto the quilt. Considering making it with random pieces of fabric in a simple yet improv. style. Adding applique motifs in the same style as the first BBI quilt. The choice to include bias vine, including a tutorial for making your own bias vine without any special tools. "
Ok. So, I've never added an applique border let along an improv appliqued border. So, I've never made a bias vine or bias binding for anything. I know it is recommended that the applique be done before it is added to the quilt; however, I don't think I can do that so I've gone and added the border - that lime green, pink and white floral. I'm thinking I will applique some vining roses going around the corners. That means I will make some bias vines for the first time and add some needle turned rose leaves. And then, I hope to add some ruched roses if I can remember how to make them from those days long ago when I used to do quite a bit of crazy quilting. If my ruched roses don't turn out then I might try some broderie perse roses. So, if I get as far as rambling roses in my corners then I might add some butterflies to the rest of the border. Or not.
You could use yo-yos for the flowers too, double layer, 2 sizes. They are probably almost as much work as applique though.
ReplyDeleteI luv your colors! I've got to get busy on my BB2 quilt
ReplyDeleteI just love the colors of your quilt. It seems so happy looking! Best of luck with the vines!:)
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is lovely! BB is/has definitely been a challenge, and I laughed when I saw the stuffed olive fabric, as I used up the last of the same in my BBI!
ReplyDeleteBoth your BBs are just great.
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of a field full of wild flowers - beautiful and awesome.
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