I purchased the floral fabric specifically for the border. I had a challenging time cutting it accurately so I could match the design.
The border is attached but it's not the best match job I've ever done but it's finished! I added an outside darker blue border, it really makes the floral fabric sing.
I will probably hand quilt this quilt sometime and gift it to one of the grandchildren. Right now the flimsy measures 90" by 99".
The border fabric is from the Tea Service 2 fabric collection from Connecting Threads. The rest of the fabrics in the quilt came from my stash.
The pattern for Lady Jane is found here.
Linking to Put Your Foot Down, Needle & Thread Thursday, Peacock Party, Whoop Whoop Party, TGIFF!, Finished Or Not Friday, Off the Wall Friday, Brag About Your Beauties, Oh Scrap
Gorgeous!! Your applique and piecing are all beautiful, and the floral border sets it off perfectly!
ReplyDeleteLady Jane is beautiful!!! Great job Gretchen!!!
ReplyDeleteKathi
gorgeous! I have trouble when trying to match prints in the corners too - and really who is going to inspect it - I very much doubt grandchildren will unless one is a quilter!
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't the corners that gave me problems, it was piecing the strips for the border so you couldn't tell the border was pieced.
DeleteSo so pretty! Fantastic job! A treasure for sure!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! It's hard to believe that it will be even more gorgeous when quilted. One of the grandchildren will treasure it.~Jeanne
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Way to go!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely finish! This is going to be a fun quilt to hand quilt. What a lucky grandchild to receive this someday. The alternating light squares are so soft and perfect for the pieced blocks.
ReplyDeleteIt is shining in this photo but it's one of those quilts I would so love to see in person! What a job you did with this one, Gretchen.
ReplyDeleteLovely finish on this--I do love that floral border--just perfectly encloses the center...nice work hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteSuch a Beautiful finish!!! Everything goes together just perfectly!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's stunning. I hope you enjoy the quilting process!
ReplyDeleteAnother of your beautiful finishes, I always like the combination of applique and pieced blocks. Do any of your family quilt as well?
ReplyDeleteThank you, my mother was a quilter also. My oldest sister has made quilts but she doesn't have the disease like I do.
DeleteGorgeous applique motif for the center and lovely blues. Great job!
ReplyDeleteso, so beautiful
ReplyDeleteThis is another beautiful piece of work by you. It is really lovely.
ReplyDeleteIt is gorgeous! The grandchild who receives this special gift will treasure it forever.
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!
What a delightful quilt. I like how you took the pattern and made it your own.
ReplyDeleteI love how crisp the blue and white looks. It's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteIt's so beautiful! I agree that the solid borders really make the floral border stand out even more :)
ReplyDeleteOh, beautiful! This quilt just sings. I know you notice imperfections but it looks perfect to me.
ReplyDeleteLady Jane is so lovely! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWow! One would think that you purchased those fabrics specifically for this project! What a wonderful use of your stash!! Lady Jane is beautiful1
ReplyDeleteShe's a stunner. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteLUCKY Grandchild, hope they really appreciate the work you will have put into this.
ReplyDeletebeautifully done - every bit of it. Great job choosing harmonious shades and prints of blue. A beautiful balance of pieced and applique and a smashing job on that border - the corners are lovely and was surprised when you noted in a reply that you had pieced the border. You should be proud of this flimsy!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful indeed!!! The small imperfections (that only you can see) make her even more perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteThe applique alone solicited a gasp from me -- it's beautiful!
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