Border Ideas?

I finally finished piecing the center of my circle quilt I started at retreat in February. Any suggestions for borders? I am thinking of a hand dye that reads as solid for a sparkle border and then a fun bright batik that will pull together all the colors for the wider outer border. What do you think?

Cheryl's Four Patch Posey

This is Cheryl's Four Patch Posey Quilt. Cheryl is the wonderful owner of The Quilted Pearl in Columbia, SC. She was so fabulous to let me quilt this for her. When I brought it back to her, I left with three more quilts! Thanks so much, Cheryl!

Here are some detail shots of the individual quilting around each of the flower blocks...

The quilt had large areas of solid black for some fun designing. I quilted three flowers and a funky feather/vine around each... what do you think?

This view of the back highlights the texture and design running through the sashing.

Thanks again, Cheryl, for the opportunity to quilt your gorgeous quilt!

Mary McIndoe's Circle Quilt

Isn't this quilt so warm and gorgeous? Mary McIndoe made this quilt using the circle templates from Elisa's Backporch Designs. She started quite a trend at the February retreat... Laurie and I were both working on one becuase we were so inspired by this beauty!

The coolest thing is that Mary allowed me to quilt it for her! We worked together to come up with a design for the quilting. Below is an image of the design idea in pencil and paper...

and here is the finished design in thread and fabric...

Pretty cool, huh? I used Superior Threads King Tut in Crushed Grapes.I think the Hobb's Heirloom batting really helps the texture stand out. Thanks, Mary, for letting me play a part in this beautiful quilt!

Kim's Quilt Continued

Last week, I delivered this quilt to Kim at Branum's. I was thrilled that she loved it! I decided on a feathery inner border and a bamboo design in the outer two borders. The cream fabric shows the quilting texture really well.

This quilt is hanging in Branum's in Augusta, GA if you would like to see my work up close. Sometimes it is hard for a photo to show the quilting well. :o) Have a great day!

Missy

Happy Easter!

I hope you and your family had a wonderful Easter!

Missy

Kim's 3-D Kimono Quilt

This is the shop sample for a new class that Kim will be teaching at Branum's. Isn't it gorgeous? I have had fun McMissying around the 3-D kimonos. I will post pictures of the borders soon... enjoy!

Missy

Mary Carney's Group Quilt

I find it impossible to look at this quilt and not smile! Mary Carney participated in a block swap within her small quilting group in Augusta, GA. Each block is the same star pattern and contains the focus fabric of brightly colored florals on a black background. I love how she was able to make these diverse blocks shine in her own creative setting... loosely based on the BQ quilt pattern from Maple Island Quilts. I say loosely because Mary is known for taking a pattern and making it uniquely her own. I used black The Bottom Line thread to create an overall swirly pattern over the quilt top. Can you see the butterflies in the quilt backing? Thank you, Mary, for letting me be a part of this fun quilt!