Corner Store Red Border
Apparently, I am still thinking about this quilt and you are, too.
Rhonda wrote in a comment “I’ve been thinking a lot about this quilt. Probably because the whole idea of a “souless quilt” is so sad! If this were my souless quilt, here’s what I would do. I would keep it as is, including the white border that is the same width as the squares. Then I would add a 6- or 8-inch wide border in a warm solid color, maybe red, or orange, or magenta. The border would need to be wide enough to balance out the white with color. I would probably do the binding in the same solid as the wide border. Maybe then it would look like the border was trying to contain/constrain all those active little triangles that are dying to get out of the box, and create some tension. Some applique on the border of escaping/leaking triangles would be fun, too. That’s it. That’s all I’ve got.”
When she wrote that I thought I would see how the quilt would look with a red border. I’m not sure, though I do see an improvement. I bought the red for something else, but it does add something to the quilt. I would have to make the back larger, if I decided to add another border.
I like this idea…would love to see you audition other border colors to see how they play with the quilt too.
I am not sure I want to audition more fabrics. I bought this particular piece for another project, but could get more.
And don’t forget, with this one and the other one of late, they are both YOUR quilts, YOUR rules! I know they will both be fabulous when they are finished. And why do I know this? Because for one thing, you care. For another, you have a good eye for color and style.
Thanks! I am shoving them to the side for awhile to see what happens.
I really like what the border does for this quilt. Go for it. I’ll do the sewing to make the back larger when I am down there next time!
I am thinking I will. I do like the red.