On Thursday I added the borders to my I Love Hexagons designs and as much as I loved the fabrics I had chosen, they just didn't look right to me. There seemed to be too much happening.
I left the little quilt on my work table over night and on Friday morning I decided that the borders definitely needed changing.
A quick trip to the quilt shop and I came back with a small red check for the inside border. I used the blue floral that was originally going to be the inside border on the outside and now I'm much happier with it.
I have it pinned up ready for quilting.
I was inspired by a little quilt that Amy from nanacompany made for her daughter. She tied her little quilt rather than quilting it and I'm thinking I might do the same thing. I will machine quilt in the borders and then tie the hexagons. Think I will try it out and see how it goes.
Vintage Modern...
On my 'quick' trip to the quilt shop, I spied this layer cake from the Vintage Modern range.
I've had my eye on this fabric ever since I saw it on the Fat Quarter Shop. I love the fresh colours - just like their Ruby range. I also couldn't resist the green spot which is from the range, and the sold green fabric which is from Bella Solids.
I'm not sure what I will make with it yet, but I'm thinking a quilt might be a good idea. One for me. I could imagine sitting on my couch with a quilt made from these lovely fabrics on my lap.
Until next time
Lyn