Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Looking forward to handquilting

Ready to hand quilt! The border became quite a dilemma. I wanted to use the kimono fabric my mother bought for me years ago in Japan but once I put it on I knew it wasn't right. It took away from the hexagons. So . . . I ripped . . . and then went back to Quiltsalot to look at her borders. I was surprised that I had enough scraps to cut triangles for a border. Janet of Quiltsalot has had so many inquiries about this quilt that she posted some directions to get you started. The pattern is no longer available. I figured it out by myself, so can you.

17 comments:

  1. GooseyMay 20, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    Yet another masterpiece, the colours are lovely and bright, I love it.

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  2. FunoldhagMay 20, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    It is gorgeous!! I love the border you have on it now and the dark sashing. What a beautiful job you did - and it didn't take you all that long, either. Take a well earned bow, Janet, and enjoy every minute of the quilting. Carol

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  3. Feedsack FantasyMay 20, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    I love these kaleidoscope of colors quilts you all are posting lately ...

    TTFN ~ Marydon

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  4. KarenMay 20, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    So nice! The triangle border is perfect.

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  5. eileenawayMay 21, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    It looks marvellous with the little triangles (my favourite patchwork shape). Looking forward to seeing the finished product!

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  6. Rosalyn ManesseMay 23, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    a challenging quilt!

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  7. JanetMay 24, 2009 at 2:44 AM

    Wow you did an amazing job of this quilt. I love it and the colours are gorgeous. I've edited my post so others can come over and take a look.

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  8. jeanMay 24, 2009 at 4:00 AM

    Janet , your quilt looks amazing, you have inspired me to make this quilt sooner rather than later

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  9. amyMay 24, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    Gorgeous job, Janet!! Oh, I so need to make this quilt! Lovely work!

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  10. BetsyMay 24, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    Janet you have done an awesome job!
    I did not see where Quiltalot posted how to get started? will you send me those instructions? I have been wanting to start this one for awhile.

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  11. KarenMay 24, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    I came from "the other Janet's" blog to see your hexagon quilt. You did an amazing job with your oriental fabrics!

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  12. JuliaMay 24, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    Popped over from the other Aussie Janet...
    Love your quilt..you did am amazing job..the border finishes it off beautifully...
    Julia ♥

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  13. JanetMay 24, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    That triangle border is just perfect! I just came over from Janet's blog. I never "met" so many Janets in all my life! :0) I sure like your Whiligig quilt too - wow - Kingsize - it looks just beautiful!

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  14. UnknownMay 25, 2009 at 4:59 AM

    Fabulous, what else can I say!

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  15. Victoria Findlay WolfeMay 26, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    WOW Janet, it's Gorgeous! are you keeping that one for yourself? There is so many neat things in this quilt. awesome.

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  16. nettieMay 30, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    janet this quilt is amazing! Wow!

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  17. imquilternityJune 5, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    Janet, your quilt is absolutely gorgeous! I love it!

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