Pieced border on Cat Quilt?

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02-23-2013, 09:01 AM

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fireworkslover

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I too like the added blue border between the cat ears and the outer border. The fishies are great also. It would be awesome if you could find a design for mice in the border instead of fish though.

02-23-2013, 09:09 AM

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kaelynangelfoot

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MimiBug123

Love both borders, but I think I'd applique a few paw prints around just to add a little interest and some color contrast.

Paw prints would be great on the blank background squares!

02-23-2013, 09:10 AM

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kaelynangelfoot

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fireworkslover

I too like the added blue border between the cat ears and the outer border. The fishies are great also. It would be awesome if you could find a design for mice in the border instead of fish though.

I looked for a pattern for mice and didn't find one that would be easy to put together. Maybe I'll make my own!

02-23-2013, 09:55 AM

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2manyprojects

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love the blue idea! both are quite beautiful, tho I am partial, own 3 cats

02-23-2013, 10:03 AM

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AlienQuilter

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Those fish are perfect! And such a simple pattern and fits in well with the kitties.

Whatever you decide, I'm sure the little girl will love it.

BTW, if you choose the fish blocks, you could use a decorative stitch for the fish eyes and not worry about a button popping off later.

02-23-2013, 10:21 AM

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AlienQuilter

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Free mouse pattern:

http://www.fonsandporter.com/downloa...n/Bonus_DF.pdf

02-23-2013, 12:44 PM

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Seaside gal

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Originally Posted by Cathou

I agree with the idea of a triangle to make the connection and I would add a plain border to isolate the ears from the border you draw here. Oh... and very nice quilts!!

I like that idea to add a plain inner border to show the ears better. Pretty quilt.

02-23-2013, 02:07 PM

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indymta

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Love the colors and design of the blue quilt. I say go for it!

02-23-2013, 03:52 PM

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kaelynangelfoot

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https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzHv...it?usp=sharing

There is a link to a very rough draft of the pattern for the fishes border quilt. Exported from EQ7, so no explicit piecing instructions are included. However, I have included a copy of the original pattern, which does include piecing instructions.