joe'smom

I think your result is very pleasing, and I would go ahead with it, especially as your DIL chose the pattern and you decided on the fabrics together. If the quilt is the right size without a border, I do not think it needs one.

I think what you might be experiencing is the dissonance of reproduction fabrics used in a more modern-sized block. I've had the same reaction with a couple of quilts, and now I try not to pair reproduction fabrics with more modern patterns. One tends to see these kinds of fabrics in smaller pieces, whereas modern fabrics with larger designs are made to be cut in larger pieces.

cjsews

I love it. More traditional would probably have a sashing. Maybe that is what your eye is missing. But that is what your DIL wants.

bearisgray

Some of the antique quilts do not have borders -

SusieQOH

I've never seen a quilt of yours that I didn't love. This one is no exception

bearisgray

My opinions/observations:

For starters, I think a 3 x 4 arrangement of non-matching blocks is challenging - for me, anyway.

The yellow block catches my eye - it seems a lot "brighter" than the rest of the fabrics.

The blocks that you used three fabrics instead of only two fabrics are more "interesting" to me than the blocks that you used only two fabrics.

The colors of the yellow, light olive green, and the light tan block (lower right corner) seem "light-weight" compared to the "denser/heavier" feeling of the other nine blocks.

I prefer a larger sized "couch quilt" for snuggling under - but if it's only to cover a lap - or to be a decorative piece - or for a little one - it's an adequate size.

But other posters are correct - after it's finished - a quilt usually seems to be "perfect" - and if it's being used - it's definitely "very perfect".

Garden Gnome

I love it. What pattern is the blocks, if you don't mind me asking?
The only thing I would do is move the two beige-y colored blocks away from each other, and bind it in red.

Maureen NJ

I think it is very nice but I feel it is modern too. What would happen if you did big stitch quilting with darker stitching. I think it would tone done the white which hops out at me. I think the 48x 64 is a fine size for Christmas, decorative use but I agree with others that a border would be fine too if you want it larger.

Jordan

I love your blocks and the fabrics you chose. Maybe if you finish putting the blocks together you can audition different fabrics and see if you would like a border or not. Love the pattern-would you share the name of it?

jillmc

Thank you for all of the feedback. She wants a modern quilt, and I guess I will add more blocks and hope for the best! I can’t ask her if she likes it, because she will say yes, even if she doesn’t!

The pattern is Aurora Borealis, by Susie Ledadom. So sorry that I forgot to put that in the original post.

When I only had dark blocks made, it really looked gloomy to me, so I added a few lighter blocks. The one yellow/ gold at the top is not the same fabric line, and it may be replaced. But it does brighten it up a bit! The blocks with 3 diff fabrics are my faves, but I don’t think this line of fabric has enough contrast....I may try again when I make more blocks.
Thanks again....always good to get unbiased feedback!

geevee

I think it will look terrific in her farmhouse. More blocks, no border.