I'd appreciate some advice!
11-20-2010, 11:40 PM
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If you are going to add anything to it, make sure that it does not detract from the quilt itself. IMHO, I would focus on the beauty of the quilt and the wonderful handwork that it involves. Would love to see a picture of the quilt.
11-21-2010, 02:43 AM
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If I did anything I would add a small black border to frame all of the great work that she did, then layer, quilt as desired (LOL), and add a floral binding that will look great against the black.
11-21-2010, 07:36 AM
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Adding pictures. . . first one taken on my cutting board (haven't got a person to hold the quilt at the moment).
I have a picture showing the back of the pieced pieces, but am having trouble getting it posted. Some of the hexagons were made up of 3 smaller pieces!
I have a picture showing the back of the pieced pieces, but am having trouble getting it posted. Some of the hexagons were made up of 3 smaller pieces!
Pieced pieces!
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11-21-2010, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Jory
Adding pictures. . . first one taken on my cutting board (haven't got a person to hold the quilt at the moment).
I have a picture showing the back of the pieced pieces, but am having trouble getting it posted. Some of the hexagons were made up of 3 smaller pieces!
I have a picture showing the back of the pieced pieces, but am having trouble getting it posted. Some of the hexagons were made up of 3 smaller pieces!
This really is wonderful, you are fortunate to have it. I hope you will follow the example in the photo pittsburgpam sent and keep as true to the original as possible. What a treasure!
Jan in VA
11-21-2010, 11:01 AM
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Jory how wonderful! When it's finished you might want to consider doing a photo transfer of your GGM's picture on the quilt label. What a tribute to an exceptional needlewoman. Thanks for sharing.........
11-21-2010, 11:27 AM
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Google Grandmas Flower Garden quilts and you will see alll kinds of borders and ways that people have finished them off. I am currently finishing GFG for my aunt and she was disappointed that the other i did for her didn't fit her full-size bed. And that is what got me looking for borders.
I found this picture and used vintage 30s reproduction fabrics to make the border.
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I found this picture and used vintage 30s reproduction fabrics to make the border.
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my real life quilt
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close up picture
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11-21-2010, 11:31 AM
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btw - your quilt is beautiful!!! I would consider solid color for the binding/borders so that it doesn't take away from what she made.
Take time looking - there is a lot out there. I spent several days looking and was amazed at what all i found.
Take time looking - there is a lot out there. I spent several days looking and was amazed at what all i found.
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