I thought I liked this fabric for the border, but looking at the photos....
I think I like this darker border better. I auditioned it on the design wall and thought it was too dark, but it really frames the picture much better than the lighter border above. And since I was sure I like the light fabric, I went ahead and sewed it on, I guess I will be doing a little ripping this evening. I started quilting trying to mimic some of the actual siding details of the church. Here is a close up of the quilting. Most of the quilting thus far has been done with a straight stitch and a tan variegated thread.
And here is the back. I did use a bit of the dark fabric for the borders on the back. Why a border on the back you ask? Well I got ahead of myself and started quilting the church and then remember I wanted to add another border. So I had to add one to the front and the back.
I agree with your thoughts about the darker border. How the quilting patterns changes/enhances the piece always amaze me .
ReplyDeleteI like the darker border too. It has less yellow in it, so it makes the church look more a whiter tan than a yellow one, if you know what I mean. Plus the darker border just adds more gravitas, somehow, which I think suits the subject matter....
ReplyDeleteLove the quilting....! This is a fantastic quilt.
It's amazing how much difference a border can make. The darker border really enhances the whole image. It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour quilting is exquisite, Amy! Wow!
ReplyDeleteI too, love your darker border. Great choice.
This quilt is beautiful. You did an amazing job! What a great keepsake. Working on architectural pieces is challenging but the results are worth it.
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