Well it's storm day and so far it's just gloomy, rainy and a little windy. Chris says that if we are going to lose power that it will be this evening. I never bother to look at the weather forecast. His degree is in meteorology so he watches and reads about weather all day long. I just wait for him to tell me what's going to happen. He has me properly prepared for this one. The gas fireplaces are ready, water is stored and I have hand projects set aside. Until the power goes out I will continue with my current projects and tasks.
Here's what's on my design wall. No, it's not mine....well, it is mine but I didn't make it. Wanda decided sell a few of her stash of quilt tops. I loved this one when she made it and decided to buy it. I'm going to finish it for a veteran's quilt. To do that it needs about 4" of border. Here are the 3 fabrics that I am currently considering. I like the batik on the left but Chris hates it. I also like both hand dyed options and am currently leaning toward the red on the bottom. Your options are welcome!
I got Kim's quilt loaded on Willie and started doing some of the stabilizing quilting. I want to get it all stabilized in case I need to take it off in the middle of the quilting for Mom to quilt one of her quilts. I haven't decided if I am going to share details of the quilting in process. It seems like there should be some surprise for Kim left in the quilt. I guess I'll let her tell me what she prefers.
While I still have power I'm heading off to use a lot of electricity. Things aren't going to be so bad here but I hope my friends in the Northeast will be OK. Hopefully everyone in the rest of you in the US and world are having a good creative day. Hop on over to Patchwork Times and see.
Vicki, it's so funny to read what you said about the weather...Dave was my guy to tell me what was going to happen. I'd just stick my head out the door and see what was happening or watch the clouds. My brother in law told me about the hurricane; I'd not heard anything about it. Dave put in a partial house generator so I've got heat, lights and can heat up soup. Frankly, I'm excited about staying close; seems like an out of school day so I'm playing hookie on chores. (is that how it's spelled?)
Posted by: Sandra at Thistle Cove Farm | October 29, 2012 at 03:51 PM
Love the quilt top from Wanda! Stay safe. Lots of rain, wind and cold here.
Posted by: Stephanie | October 29, 2012 at 05:13 PM
I agree with you on the border - the one on the left (the one with triangles).
Posted by: quiltdivajulie | October 29, 2012 at 05:31 PM
I like Wanda's quilt! I'd use a narrow yellow or gold inner border and the blue (purple?) on the right. I think the calm outer border sets off the pieced center.
Posted by: Jeanne in Ohio | October 29, 2012 at 06:52 PM
I thought this quilt looked familiar! :)
My preference would be the left fabric - the triangles. But I agree with Jeanne from Ohio that it needs a narrow border also but not sure what color as it is hard to determine with just the picture.
Judy
Posted by: One Minnesota Quilter | October 29, 2012 at 07:00 PM
I like the bottom fabric the best. Love the quilt on the frame too.
Posted by: Cathy Tomm | October 30, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Depends on the feel you want; the right blue/purple is calming and the bottom red will hot it up but I agree with Chris, nix the triangles.
Posted by: Laceflower | October 30, 2012 at 11:37 AM
I like the red on the bottom the best!
Posted by: Summerset | October 30, 2012 at 11:39 AM
I definitely like the red on the bottom the best! I also agree that a narrow inner border would look good - maybe a yellow/orange to pick up that color from the triangles and the hand-dyed red.
Posted by: Peg S. | October 30, 2012 at 01:59 PM