Originally Posted by
GingerK
I worked very hard trying to finish my DD's and SIL's quilt top. But I hit a snag--the pattern calls for a narrow 'bright' border before the final border and I just don't think the fabric I picked is going to work. It just doesn't 'look' like my DD. The pattern is Optical Illusion by Maaike Bakker and it went together beautifully. Of course all those bias edges were a bit of a challenge. I will be hitting a couple of LQS's tomorrow hoping to find 'that perfect colour' to finish this baby.
you did a great job choosing the main fabrics - you really achieved the 3D effect... what did you pick for the bright border? And what colour is the final border?