One day a few months ago, my mom was talking with my sister on the phone, and Mom said that she'd like to have a quilt made for her bed. Mary immediately said, "Sure, I can do that." Then later I mentioned that we could make one together - sort of a round robin between the two of us.
Last week Mary came down for a visit and brought her finished center for me to add on to. It's a very beautiful Mariner's Compass surrounded by flying geese in a circle with appliqued vines around that. She finished this center with a plain border of 4 different shades of pinks and purples.
I've decided to add a border of 4" Ohio Stars around her center. Each star will be a different combination of purples and pinks with light green centers. In order to accommodate this star border, I need to add a very thin 3/4" border around the existing center panel. I auditioned several different greens and have decided on using this shade of green as shown in the last picture. Unfortunately, I don't think there is enough of this fabric to make the complete border. I guess that means I'll have to visit a fabric shop while I'm in Northern Illinois next week visiting my son and his family ;-)
2 comments:
I love the Mariner's compass pattern and this one is especially beautiful! The star border will be a great addition.
so wonderful to have a partner on your mom's quilt
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