Now that the blocks have all been sewn together, it's time to get that pieced border done. These cat's cradle blocks measure 4.5". They look different when oriented this way but they do make a nice border. The directions help with making nesting seams so it's easier to join the blocks together.
I put the border on one side. I wasn't sure if it would fit easily but it did! It's always nice when things fit together nicely without much effort.
I made enough blocks for the second border. I love how it looks! I'm halfway done making cat's cradle blocks. I have made 40 blocks with 40 more to go. I know that sounds like a lot but they're quick to make. Using the cat's cradle ruler, you make two at a time. After this border, there is one plain border left and this quilt top will be complete! Phew!!
WOW this is a definite labor of love, Rosemary--those little borders add so much and are just amazing...Beautiful workmanship on this.
ReplyDelete.hugs, Julierose
Thanks, Julierose! They're not too difficult to make thanks to the ruler I bought. It's going faster than I thought!
DeleteWow! Very close to a flimsy! Beautiful! You've done a lot on this one lately. I love pieced borders although they can be a bit tedious to make.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I've been slowing down making these blocks. I'm getting there but it's a slow process.
DeleteThat is looking so good, Rosemary. There are so many pieces in this quilt...but you are good at putting all those together.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jeanna! The directions are easy to follow. Welcome back from vacation!
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