coastienest

Help, please. I made this wall hanging without directions for finishing once I had the roosters done. Since I usually just follow directions and don't venture out on my own, this was a project. I used two different borders and a cornerstone. I know the coloring is bad, but the background color is a very pale yellow with a tone on tone of tiny squares. The borders are deep purple and a sort of burgundy rust color and cornerstones a yellow print. They were a 2 inch square when cut. My question is do I need to put a border around all of it now and if so what color do you think I should use. I will appreciate all your thoughts. This is my first applique project so please ignore the mistakes. Thanks !!!!!!

beachlady

I have no suggestions, other than you can send it to me when you are done!!! Love it. Are they Florine Johnson's (SP) patterns? I have all of her patterns, but have not venured into making them yet!

renee765

Wow! That is really good for a first applique project! I'm working on my own first applique right now, and it's not nearly as detailed as yours! Good job!

I'm no good at picking out borders, but one thing I would suggest is to think about where you intend to put this. After deciding that, would a dark or a light border look better in that location?

Sheila Elaine

Your quilt is beautiful. Some folks leave it without an outer border if they want the Country look, which is popular here in the South. I'm not sure if yours will hang in a formal dining area & if so, then maybe a Black outer border. I feel black is in chic for most projects, unless it's for Spring quilts or children's. Thanks for sharing it with us.

coastienest

Yep, Florines they are. I love them and have a few more to do. I see she has the new chick one now.

Jingle

I think it looks very good and you did a great job. I would pick a color from one of the roosters and use it for a border, a border around it all would make it look finished.

Teacup

I also thought a black border might set this off really well. You did a wonderful job.

Sharon321

Take the top to your LQS and audition dfferent fabrics by laying the top on the fabric.

mamaw

It is really cute as is; but what about some chicken wire patterned fabric for border. It comes in a few colors.

BKinCO

Oh my gosh! I love those roosters! They're gorgeous. Yes, I agree that a border is in order here....I would say a dark one. Please post a pic when it's done so we can all say!