Progress!
So, barring borders, where the jury is still out, my Bliss quilt top is finished. Do I love it? You bet!
For those who missed the ongoing story, the fabric is Bliss by Bonnie and Camille for Moda and the pattern is a variation on the Thimbleberries Picnic Rollup. The inclusion of 2 1/2 inch squares in the corners between the blocks was my own little addition and I like the way they worked out.
I’m leaning towards a red border. What do you think?
Otherwise, the second Otello sleeve is done and I’m about to start on the collar, the house is minimally tidier and as I write Mr Motorbike is due home several days early, the weather being too inclement for happy motorbiking….so my me week is coming to an end a little early. Which is fine.
The film of the evening yesterday was Winter’s Hole, which received 4 Oscar nominations last year I think. It was…OK…rather dark and depressing if I’m honest, although the acting was good. Poverty and brutality in the Ozarks in winter is, however, clearly very bleak. Not an uplifting film. I really need to find something happy next!
Now back to the vacuum cleaner…!
Helen
August 4th, 2011 at 3:02 pm
Absolutely stunning. If I saw this quilt in a shop nearby I would buy it! I will email you some movie suggestions…. š
August 4th, 2011 at 3:09 pm
Yes, a red border. This quilt is beautiful
August 4th, 2011 at 3:22 pm
You sure did get your Bliss quilt together fast! I love it and think red is the way to go for the border. I enjoyed Winter’s Bone–mostly for the acting I think. The little girl who played the lead was really something. A dark tale for sure though.
August 4th, 2011 at 3:36 pm
Absolutely gorgeous! I love it. I think the red would be perfect as a border too.
August 4th, 2011 at 10:16 pm
Stopped by to see what you’re up to and the quilt almost knocked my socks off. (Truthfully, I’m not wearing socks; but you get my drift.) It’s beautiful, Helen. Red or pink border. Or red inner border and pink outer border. Or whatever takes our fancy. I love it.
August 5th, 2011 at 6:02 pm
Beautiful!!!
August 6th, 2011 at 11:29 am
Definitely a red border. The quilt is beautiful, Helen. You’re such a talented seamstress. (I’d actually written ‘sewer’ as in person who sews, which is a bit less dated than seamstress, but I was worried it might be read the wrong way!) And guess what, I am going to knit some socks at long last!