The blocks all around the outside edges are intended for the outside border. My original thought was to put a double border between the whole and half blocks. The intention was to make it appear that you are looking down into a glass jar and the borders represent the mouth of the jar. One border would be a grayish black color and the other a blackish/whitish stripe.
When I laid it out I didn't expect to love the nice clean look of the quilt just as it is. I would only have to put a quarter of a pinwheel in the corner or piece smaller pinwheels for those corners.
I'm going to move onto another quilt while I entertain everyone's input. When you look at my quilt think about those spearmint starlight candies. That was my inspiration for the green pinwheels.
Input please!
4 comments:
Actually, I didn't think I would like it as much as I do. Leaving it like this adds a modern touch to the quilt. Putting borders would make it more traditional. I like it both ways, but I sure do like it!
I like it this way - I'm not sure what you are talking about the with "the jar"
I like it that way, as you say very crisp and clean. Don't think it needs a border.
well i do "get" the jar idea, but i say audition the possible borders before making a decision....that should help you decide! fabric can be a funny thing and change things around in ways we don't expect
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