I made this for my mom last year just before she was having chemo treatments. Well all she "wanted" was the squares sewn together and the ugly backing put on it. I do not like this quilt it is so off and she lovenly calls it "What did I do to deserve this?!?" Or "In the beginning" I would love to redo this quilt what would you suggest. I will add some more fabric to it make it a little bigger and will add some minky fabric to the back she says it is too cold. So what pattern would you use??

I think it is absolutely GORGEOUS just like it is.

I would just add some borders if you want it bigger and quilt it. I love the bright colors!

I'm seeing some black sashing & borders to make all of those gorgeous colors pop! Maybe black minkee or fleece for the backing?

I like the black sashing how big would you make the sashing?? Jade

What size is it now? What finished size are the squares? How many rows of each?
I guess too it would depend on what size you want the finished quilt to be? Do you have anything in mind? Let me know & I'll play with it & see what I can sketch out for you. If you want that is :)

it's a lap quilt right now not that big maybe 60x60 would be great!

Maybe just applique the quilt to a bigger piece of Minky? Center the quilt in the center of it and let the minky be the borders? :D:D:D

I would just add a 2 1/2 - 3" solid black border, then a "Piano Key" border
of all your scraps, and bind it in black. The colors will really pop!
It is simply gorgeous as it is.....

I agree with everyone. The quilt is very pretty as is. Just add borders to make it bigger. I like QuiltQtrs suggestion.

Oh this sounds so pretty!

Does your mother like red? I can see it with a 1" black sashing strip to make frame the colors, then a 4" red - maybe a blender - as a final border. Bright blue or turquoise would work, too. Yellow might look like a bumble bee. Got to have the black with those colors. I'd bind it with the second color. With the colors in the quilt, it doesn't need a busy edge.

I really like this one, I don't think I'd change it beyond adding some borders to it. The minky is a great idea, I really like minky, soooo soft and cuddly!

I agree with your Mom. It is an awesome quilt like it is. If you want it larger I would agree with adding to it but otherwise I wouldn't change a thing. I love it like it is.

It's beautiful and bright. Just add some borders to make it larger. In this case 'less is more'.

I'd keep the borders simple, maybe an inner border of black then outer border a blender of one of your favorite colors already in the quilt so the beautiful quilt stands out as it is. Lovely colors - I like bright!

Love the idea of black to make things "pop"!

Here's another vote for black borders. It really is so pretty now, and the black will show the bright colors off. Good job!

It is very pretty. I agree a black border would be pretty.

I love your quilt just the way it is. The colours are very rich looking. Excellent!

It is gorgeous and bright I think black borders would frame it quite nicely and you could make them as big as you want, until you get it the size you want it to be.

I agree about the quilt. I love that it is so colorful. I'm sorry to hear that your Mom had to have chemo treatments. Is she ok now?

Could someone please explain what minky is? Thanks.

I love the colours just the way it is.

Yes, black & red borders will be awesome.

I love the colors too, and I agree that a narrow black border is called for first. However, after that, I seem to veer away from everyone else. I think anything black wider than a 2" border would be too much. Even tho I love the bright center of the quilt, for borders, I would go calmer so as not to detract from the middle. If this quilt were for me, I'd love to see the 2" black border, then a 3" medium pink border followed by a medium blue border of 4.5 or 5". A black binding would tie it all together. I would pick the pink and blue from the center of the quilt.

I've not used it yet, but my understanding of minky is this - a soft, luxurious feeling fabric with depth that is sort of like fleece but much "richer" feeling. Anyone else have a way to offer a better description; mine isn't quite right.

This is one beautiful quilt and it shows the hills and valleys that your mom feels. If it were me (and I know its not)I would not change anything. It makes me feel as if you mom's feelings are in this quilt and perhaps it is her healing "blankey" (I surely pray so) to shelter her from harm. Good luck and many prayers for your mom and for you. You are a thoughtful daughter wanted the best for you mom.

gorgeous quilt. I assume they are made with 5" charm squares. What is the name of the fabric? Do you have more squares? If you do, a narrow border in black as a 'frame' and then more of the squares around the quilt looks nice. Just my thoughts. Thanks for sharing. Eiltcoq.

The quilt is lovely as it is. Trust me it will make her smile during her treatments which is what she will need. The pattern doesn't matter at a time like that, it is the smiles that it will give your Mother. My prayers are with your Mother and you during this time.

What is the saying- Great minds think alike? my thoughts exactly and the colors will look like they go together.
I bought Minky from this store and they have tons to select from http://minkydelight.com/

I agree with the black borders to frame the beautiful colors. I can see why your mom loves it the way it is. It's so cheerful!

I agree with QuiltQtrs!!!

I love it! so bright!! No suggestions. I like it the way it is.

This sounds good to me too!...The minkey on the back will definately make it warmer!! I think it is very pretty now....can't wait to see it when you finish it AGAIN!!! :lol:

I agree with every one on the borders. To make it bigger you could do a border and then another row of square. It has wonderful colors to pull from. Good Luck

I love it!! I would only add a couple of borders to make it bigger.

Mothers always love what their daughter makes...thats how we are!!!! I would also just add a black narrow border with maybe a 3-4" solid color border. You could even use a batik fabric. Older people like bright colors so don't take that away from her.

I think it is beautiful! Lots of color

I really like this bright quilt. I would just add borders and quilt, to me that is all that is needed.

Well, Jade, I think it is lovely. How big is the quilt? The colors look so rich.

What is it you don't like?