Finish it up Friday

I finally finished the QOV top that I have been working on.

IMG_8406.JPG
I don’t know why I have been dragging my heels for so long on putting the borders on. Anyone else hate doing borders? Maybe it was because I not in love with the border fabric. It is the best piece I have in the stash for this and I was determined not to go out and buy anything. I have done enough fabric shopping this summer! Now it is in the frame and ready to quilt.

IMG_8419.JPG
I just have to decide how. I originally planned to do some custom quilting but I am very tempted to finish it up with a panto and call it good. These are the two options I am considering.

IMG_8423.JPG

IMG_8422.JPG
Or:

IMG_8421.JPG

IMG_8420.JPG
Any thoughts?

I need to cut charms today for a swap I am in with the SQT group.

IMG_8405.JPG
Two sets of lights and two sets of darks.

I have missed spending time in my sewing room; but, I have felt so tired this week, I just haven’t done much. I would just love to get up in the morning and have a whole day to sew. I don’t see that happening in the near future. But one can always dream!

Linking up with Crazy Mom Quilts for Finish it up Friday, Richard and Tanya Quilts for Link a Finish Friday,and Confessions of a Fabric Addict for Can I Get a Whoop Whoop?

About katyquilts

I am a wife, mom of four amazing adult kids, and a former librarian. I love making everything from traditional quilts to art quilts. I am thankful to God my Father and Creator for the gift of creativity!
This entry was posted in Pantographs, Quilt of Valor, Uncategorized. Bookmark the permalink.

9 Responses to Finish it up Friday

  1. Your quilt looks awesome! Well done!

  2. Sarah Craig says:

    Love you QOV – and whichever panto you choose, it wll look wonderful! Whoop whoop!!

  3. Judy says:

    I avoid borders at all costs! haha I just love this quilt top! I really like All That Jazz and picked it before reading the comments . . . it seems that star struck is the overwhelming winner in this poll!

    It’s jet lag. . . it took me a week to get back into the groove. It is amazing how a two hour difference can make such a huge difference!

  4. Kathy says:

    I too vote for star struck. 😉 And I’m not much of a fan of sewing on borders, either.

  5. knitnkwilt says:

    I’m more into echoing the patchwork than contrasting, so I prefer the more angular All That Jazz.

  6. Anja says:

    Definitely Starstruck. Can’t wait to see the finished quilt.

  7. I hate borders so much sometimes I just leave ’em off! I’m leaning towards Starstruck too – I’m sure whatever you choose will be great!

  8. Pam Thorne says:

    I vote for Starstruck. I LOVE feathers and the star is just an extra bonus for this quilt. Can’t wait to see progress pics.

  9. Judy says:

    Definitely Starstruck, in my opinion.

Leave a comment