Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Medallion Border # 1


I finished the first border on my medallion quilt and I couldn't be happier.  I decided I wanted to do two simple blocks that would compliment each other and this gave me the look I was going for.

I wanted the two blocks to be opposite with the background grey on one and the background colorful on the other.  To me it gives more of a subtle effect than if I had just used bright colors for the entire border.  

I already have the blocks sewn and trimmed for the next border...now if I only could get the time to put it together...

Sharing more soon!

Elise
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11 comments:

  1. Susan at TheBoredZombie.comFebruary 4, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    oooohhhh ahhhhhhh, perfect! I like the facelift too!

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  2. Mary HueyFebruary 5, 2014 at 4:10 AM

    I love the border -- blocks and color choices!!

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  3. dorothy scalesFebruary 5, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    such a beautiful quilt! The border is perfect. I can't wait to see your finished project.

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  4. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentFebruary 5, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    Your borders are looking great. I really, really like the addition of the first grey border, it lets the star really shine before further colour is added.

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  5. Katie February 5, 2014 at 12:30 PM

    what a great border

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  6. Lorna McMahonFebruary 5, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    This is great! I love seeing the progress as you go. Those x and + blocks for the border are perfect. Can't wait to see what comes next!

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  7. HannlibFebruary 5, 2014 at 1:18 PM

    Wow, I love a medallion quilt, this is beautiful. Love the greys

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  8. Soma @ inkTorrents.comFebruary 5, 2014 at 3:38 PM

    Great border and the colors are beautiful!

    -Soma

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  9. Kathy@KayakQuiltingFebruary 5, 2014 at 6:35 PM

    Stunning! The border design and colors are gorgeous! Love the color migration in the border!

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  10. Donna HeberFebruary 9, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    Hi Elise

    What a stunning border! Beautiful colors.

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  11. tisha @ quiltytherapyFebruary 12, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    Great colors.

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