found quilt top- Now how do I finish it?? please help!!
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found quilt top- Now how do I finish it?? please help!!
I found a quilt top that my mom must have started over 8 years ago. She has not sewn for at least that long. Now she has Alzheimers and does not remember doing it, but I found the same scraps used in this top. Please help me with finishing it. It needs a border and backing, any ideas??
#3
That's a very pretty top. It looks like it's well made and has lovely colors. I don't think it needs a border, unless you particularly want one or need to make it larger. You could use just about anything you want for the back. I'm sorry about your mom's condition, but hope that finishing this quilt will help you, and maybe her, remember better times.
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Borders might 'stop' the eye but I don't think they are totally necessary. If you have no yardage from these fabrics I would simply pick something that blends well and go from there. For me, I try to find backing fabric that incorporates some/all of the top colors. And I usually try to pick the least common/noticed fabric in the top and find binding fabric that will pull that color. Just me. It's a beautiful quilt and your mom did a great job. Might be a nice 'hug' for her when you get it finished.
#7
Such a pretty quilt and what a marvelous keepsake. The first thing I would do is decide on the size I want for the completed quilt. I think Lynnie's suggestion re just matching one of the color is the best way to go. I would use one of my favorite colors or if the quilt is destined for another what ever their favorite color. Since you have a gorgeous quilt as your avitar I would guess your not a newbie but if you have any questions about how to just ask. There are a lot of people here willing to help. Welcome to the Board. Please share your progress on your mom's lovely quilt.
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Great quilt top and any colour you wanted would look good for a border. I think a nice happy floral would be nice on the back with maybe green border and binding? For me it would depend on the colour of the bedroom I was putting it in.