Esqmommy

I thought a vine was what it needed for the next round, but would never be so presumptuous as to suggest it first! So, glad to hear you are thinking that.

And I do think that the entire center is way prettier in person than it seems to show in the photos. I really liked what I added, but when I posted it, it just looked ordinary. Definitely not that way in real life. Just goes to show you, eh?

gaigai

Well, I love the vine idea! But I know that I will love anything you do, k, whether it is a vine or something entirely different.

If you decide to do a vine, would you want some of the flowers to broderie perse or applique with it? I can always mail you an envelope of the floral fabric, I have several yards. Or... oh heck, I don't even know what I'm saying! I want you to do your own beautiful and unique work.

I just got in from work, and I'm so tired that I called mom while I was driving to talk to me and keep me awake. So I'm going to go drool on my pillow. Mel, I'm going to try to dream of a border for your center!!

k3n

I was thinking of 'bracketing' the appliqué with a thin dark strip so as to frame it off and not detract from Esq's border, otherwise I think it might kind of blend and I think it needs the drama. Maybe what I'll do is appliqué onto a 51/2" strip for one side then 'offer it up' with the dark strips. If it works, I can trim an inch off the appliqué, if not, I can leave it full size. Gai - re the flowers, I thought just green leaves on a brown stem? But if you'd like flowers on it then by all means send some. I thought just leaves would be more dramatical though, but it's your baby so up to you!
:-D

Moncia

Beautiful!!! :shock:

gaigai

Oh, no mam!! It is YOUR decision. And since I can't see what's inside your head, and I want this to be all YOUR border, just forget any "brain starved for sleep" silly suggestion I might have had. :P :P You have the thing in front of you so you are the only one who can judge what it needs. And I think Esq is right-- in person the actual quilts look much different than in photos. The photos just don't catch all the nuances of color and style. Soooooo,,,,,, go for it girlfriend!!

Bisous!

sandpat

Oh I see what you are saying Kathyrn...that sounds like a great idea to try the framing. The leaves idea sounds great too. Gai...get some rest...you work too hard!

pennyswings

Gai, I am sure JoeAnne is grateful for your posting the picture, I know I am.
It is so stunning JoeAnne, you did a beautiful job. I am glad we could finally see it.
So Gai, you must be scratching your head to come up with something on this one, but I know from your past work you will do something equally as beautiful for this center.

pennyswings

Kathyrn since you asked for an opinion I had to go back and look at the first border. It is so hard to tell the true colors from a picture. Like someone said you can not see the nuances in the colors.
That being said, I agree with you something dark and I too like the vine idea. But that is just my opinion. Whatever you decide I know it will be beautiful.

sandpat

I have that everyone has recieved their centers to work on for this round (but I need to talk to JoeAnne..I'll call her later)...

Now...just to recap...this border will be 5" finished....and will be mailed out February 15...2010. (looks weird doesn't it??)

Can't wait to see what beauties you all come up with!

Baren*eh*ked_canadian

I'm already planning!!

Boy, the mail sure didn't take as long this time as last time eh? I was expecting to hear that JoeAnn still didn't receive my parcel... it's been over a week but last time it took forever