Patriotic Fields is what I'm calling this. I attached my binding ahead of finishing the quilting to avoid all those ratty edges from handling. Rule breaking, I know!
I've been using my Beam and Read light while propped up in bed, and some nights I only get a few stitches in before it's time to turn the lights out. A few more hours of work are left, I think. Let's just call this utility quilting, as my stitches are not close and tiny. I'm considering carrying the lines across the background out into the wider border, and just stitching in the ditch next to the red border. Opinions?
13 comments:
Very pretty...as always
I think that sounds like a good plan. This is very cute. I wasn't blogging back when this was posted. I love it!
It's looking great!
What about stitching both sides of the red border, and then just making one line of stitching parallel to the borders running right down the center of the blue border?
I remember when you were making this and it cant be two years ago!
Looking very swish . I like your plan for the quilting.
What an eye catching quilt! I love the 'rule bending' and have bound before finishing the quilting too. I say go for it.
Thank you for sharing.
I like the plan for the quilting too. It's looking great already.
Charming. Great stitch work and I'm all for breaking the rules. This piece is a personal favorite!
Opinions? I sure like it a LOT! I think if your method works for you, who cares about the rules...it sounds like a good idea to me ~
:-}pokey
I now believe there are no rules in quilting. I've done the same in the past with the binding. I really enjoy the big stitch and think yours looks terrific.
I think your quilting looks fine - and I like your fabric choices! :)
The hand stitching is wonderful.
Why not put the binding on - your quilt, your rules. Life's too short to not do it your way *S*
Love the quilting1
Love this little quilt! I have the pattern saved for my 'to do' list.
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