Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Birdies Top is Done! . . . I think . . .

Hello!  :)

When I last left you I had gotten the sashings and cornerstones on my Birdies Quilt.


I also had decided that I wanted it bigger than originally planned. The original plan called for one border which was going to be this . . .


So I got out my Sophie stash . . . Yes I have a stash of Sophie for another project! I love it that much!!!  :)  I decided to do three borders. Hope it's not too much!

I came up with this as the first border . . .


What do you think? I love it!  :)

Then a second border, the same size as the sashing . . .


This one looked good when I just laid the fabric next to the quilt but I'm not so sure with it attached. My original idea was to bring some of the stitchery color out to the border to balance the colors out. What do you think?


I went ahead and added the last border. I wish I had a better picture. I took tons of pictures but this is the best of them. It's hard to take pictures of something so big by yourself.   :(

So what do you think? Please let me know. I need some opinions here. Sometimes I look at it and I love it. Other times I just don't know. Is it too much? I am happy with the size now.  :)

I will be using this for the binding . . .


And this for the backing . . .


Looking forward to your comments and opinions. Thanks so much!  :)

Until next time . . .


10 comments:

Jennifer Wingard said...

It's absolutely fabulous with all the borders. I love it! :) Can't wait to see it totally finished.

Teresa F. said...

Looks great.Wonderful quilt. I'm doing just one border though ( lack of fabric).

Debbie M said...

it looks great!

Melissa said...

Ooo I love that fabric! No wonder you couldn't choose just one, they are beautiful!

Amy, a redeemed sheep said...

I think it looks great! I know I have said it before, but I do love this fabric line.

Linda said...

I love the birdies quilt! I hope you will link it up to my party at:

http://ornamentplace.com/?p=2127

Have a wonderful day!! Linda

Lisa Cox said...

I think it looks fantastic!

Winona said...

I love it!

donna said...

Your quilt is so pretty. Love the back you choose. Now I am wishing I made the quilt.
Hugs,
donna

JULIE said...

Hi, found you through PRIMP. Gorgeous quilt! I am starting my first, and your quilt is giving me a lot of ideas- especially with the borders. Can't wait to finish!!! Thanks for sharing. I'm looking forward to digging through your blog.