The batik has areas that pick out both the grey and some of the other colors.
I had to piece the grey one-inch strip but selected it as it is a bit calming to the inner clutter of fabrics.
From yesterday I added a four-inch border of the batik. I was thinking to end it with a black binding to kind of tie it all together.
Then, today while skyping with two of my daughters, There was a "let us see what you are doing" moment. Well, it might be nice to have a bright yellow on the outside.
My goodness, this changes the character all together.
It sure brightens it up ... but, ... do I want it that bright? It is already a good size. 79 x 80 when I add the binding. That means whatever border beyond the batik will probably be tucked under and covered by a pillow. so ... I am wondering if I really want to bother. I kind of like the way the grey quiets it down and don't think a black binding would work with that yellow.
Anyway, tomorrow is choir and a bunch of meetings, then an early to bed so I can get out by 4am for rice delivery and school. I am going to have time to mull this all over.
I can't quilt on the train so now I must start prepping something else for take-along work... Though, in truth, now that the trains have turned on the air-conditioning, a warm quilt on my lap would be no worse than carrying a jacket everywhere I go.
It"s SO beautiful, Julie, well done my friend ! Enjoy your weekend :D
ReplyDeletexoxo Nadine
I hope you don't mind me saying this, but I think the yellow binding is distracting. It is too bright next to the batik and especially near the inner grey border, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteAnd I really prefer the yellow - it makes the whole quilt pop - and detracts from the grey, bringing everything together. I like a bright ending. Have a grand weekend.
ReplyDeleteThe yellow sure makes it pop, that would have been nice on the inside, then black to tone it down on the outside. I think it gives it a nice pop and artsy look, but it depends on how you are going to use it, a black border will keep it more subdued.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Bind it in the same yellow. I like it.
ReplyDeleteI like the yellow, and the misty grey is a good choice to be the first border, a lovely frame for a stunning quilt.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Queenie - I don't like the yellow - but then it's not my quilt - so what I think doesn't really matter - LOL. I'm on my third "crumb" quilt like this and none of them have a border yet because I can't decide if they even need one - ;))
ReplyDeletePerhaps a softer yellow, but things look very different in the real, a camera shot can give a completely different tone of colour. Which ever way you go Julie, it is a beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteI like the yellow too! I did' spot the grey border until I looked more closely. Binding in yellow maybe?
ReplyDeleteI agree. Could the yellow be the binding?
ReplyDeletewell it wont go in-noticed with the yellow!! Would be fun to use it for something .. maybe just not on this project xx
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