Saturday, September 6, 2014

Borders make a difference

I had a vision what my borders would be for Oh Wonderful, Summer's Here and they did not disappoint me. 

After sewing on two borders, my top was hung onto the design wall, I stepped back and "oh my" were the words that came out of my mouth. I knew those borders would enhance my top, but not as much as shown below.  I'm doing the happy, happy dance.  :o)
The next photo shows the other two borders sewn on.  This project is now a completed top.  The size:  99-1/2" x 99-1/2".  Love it!!!!
The journey was a long one, but what a thrill to have it all done. 

You want to know something?   I feel absolutely lost now that this project is done!  It was started in April 2011 and has been my summer project since then.


Have a day!

17 comments:

Julie Fukuda said...

I love the results. Congratulations on such a grand finish.

Chookyblue...... said...

the borders look fantastic.........nice and simple....frames it well..........yes happy but sad to finish a big project........

Raewyn said...

Absolutely beautiful!! The borders are wonderful, as is the centre! What are your plans for the quilting? I hope you can find another project to make up for the feeling of loss of this one :-)

Carla A Few Of My Favorite Things said...

It is beautiful. I am not one to like borders on quilts. But, I do agree here, it really was needed. Great choice the color is just right. Yeah on your finish, so many stitches only a quilter could understand. I get that lost feeling after a finish too, I am sure you will find a new project to focus on now.

Jennifer said...

Great choice for the borders - they finish off that top beautifully!

Frog Quilter said...

Wow it's SO PRETTY! I love it, want me address lol.

Vicki W said...

Oh gosh it's spectacular!

Karen said...

A very interesting design. Would make a good dent in my scrap basket.

Tina said...

Gorgeous!!!!!!

Deanna W said...

It looks amazing! Can't wait to see it in person. Isn't is funny how we feel lost when a project is completed!

Deanna W said...

It looks amazing! Can't wait to see it in person. Isn't is funny how we feel lost when a project is completed!

tirane93 said...

gorgeous! all that piecing is so pretty!

Karen in Breezy Point said...

It's absolutely wonderful--I love it! Good for you hanging in there and getting it done.

CountryGal said...

Oh my! That is absolutely gorgeous!! Congratulations on a fantastic finish! Can't wait to see what you get up to next!

Deb said...

I know that happy dance, I have seen it before, and I laughed so hard when I read this!! LOL just to let you know you did the appropriate thing this would make me do the happy dance too. It looks amazing!!
I know your hands will not be idle for long girl!

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

And it is perfect....

QuiltSue said...

I really LOVE this quilt (and I'm not a "scrappy" person! If you're feeling too lost, you could always start making another one, but for me this time?