Pieced border on Cat Quilt?

**Canada Kate** · 02-22-2013, 07:48 AM

I really like the border on the blue one. It kind of reminds me of the movement in cat's tails. I'd go for it!

**kaelynangelfoot** · 02-22-2013, 12:43 PM

Thanks everyone for all the links and advice on the border options! I like the fish border idea a lot (I was originally thinking about mice, but I couldn't find an easy/quick basic pattern) and am also playing with connecting the corners as suggested.

To everyone who asked, here is a link to the pdf of the original pattern, called Kool Kats Kwilt and made by Patti Carey.
http://www.stitch-n-frame.net/images/koolkatskwilt_.pdf

The blue one I did in EQ7, I will be happy to send out the PJ7 file to anyone interested.

**Belfrybat** · 02-22-2013, 12:47 PM

I love both of them, but especially the blue one. Agree with a triangle on the corner blocks to bring them together.

**kaelynangelfoot** · 02-22-2013, 06:08 PM

Played around with the ideas proposed and now I have a couple great options! Its going to be tough to decide which one... although I'm leaning towards the fishies because I intend this quilt to go to a little girl who has leukemia.
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**Cathou** · 02-22-2013, 06:38 PM

Oh mon Dieu!!! (OMG in french) I think we have a winner!! Definetely the fishes. Too cool!! Good Job. Isn't EQ a fabulous software?

**RobertaMarie** · 02-22-2013, 09:26 PM

A great big YES from me. They are both great, and I really love the blue one and the border too! Leave it like that. It is just beautiful!!!
Wow, you added more borders, but I still like the first one best. But, doggone it, since it is your quilt, I guess you will choose. You do nice work. Congratulations.

**Blinkokr** · 02-22-2013, 09:56 PM

Just wonderful, great job and thank you for sharing
Have a Blessed day
Ellen

**ccthomas** · 02-23-2013, 04:53 AM

...like your size and number of cats. Nice job.

**bearland53** · 02-23-2013, 05:07 AM

Love them both - the colors are so vibrant

**Bataplai** · 02-23-2013, 05:16 AM

If you're taking votes, mine is for the fishies. It's a little less busy, and you could embellish with small crystals/rhinestones for an eye on each fish (depending on how old the girl is - certain ages like a little bling). Just a few random thoughts. These look really great and she is going to love her blanket no matter which design you go with.

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