FINALLY, I decided on the border for this mennonite quilt. I put a very small green border on both sides of the zig zag border along with a green binding. I didn't like the way the corners were turning out so I put a red cornerstone in there. It is quilted with a baptist fan pattern which ties all of the colors together. I am happy with the end result. It is such a bright and happy quilt and I am happy it is finished.
Lorre, this one is so beautiful, I love your zigzag border, it adds an extra kick to the quilt
oups, that reminds me of mine, still not finished, I know, lazy lazy girl
but I have to confess, quite some projects on the way and not enough time for sewing at the moment
Posted by: Lil | April 13, 2008 at 10:43 AM
It's beautiful!! Can we see a picture of the whole quilt? I would love to see it. You chose a beautiful border.
Posted by: lucy | April 13, 2008 at 01:06 PM
Unbelievable! Wonderful! Perfect! Who says you haven't been busy? Love the trip pictures and the pottery :-)'''' I'm drooling!
Posted by: Patty | April 13, 2008 at 01:51 PM
OH I LOVE this border fabric where oh where did you get it????
just perfect quilting looks good
are you happy with the fans????have you perfected it for me :)
I am drooling over the pottery bowls...
Posted by: kathie | April 13, 2008 at 03:12 PM
Lorre,
I really do love this Mennonite quilt pattern- yours is gorgeous- you found the perfect border for it too.
Your Carolina Crossroads is very pretty and beautifully quilted. You have been one busy bee to complete these pieces.
The pottery is wonderful- it looks like you had lots of fun with your family choosing these pieces.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful quilts.
Regards from a Western Canadian Quilter,
Anna
Posted by: quiltmom ( Anna) | April 13, 2008 at 03:24 PM
Lorre,
I really do love this Mennonite quilt pattern- yours is gorgeous- you found the perfect border for it too.
Your Carolina Crossroads is very pretty and beautifully quilted. You have been one busy bee to complete these pieces.
The pottery is wonderful- it looks like you had lots of fun with your family choosing these pieces.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful quilts.
Regards from a Western Canadian Quilter,
Anna
Posted by: quiltmom ( Anna) | April 13, 2008 at 03:25 PM
That is truly exquisite! I love the quilting texture that you can see in the first photo - and the border! Oh the border! Is that a fabric - or the most amazing fussy cut piecing I've ever seen :-0 Beautiful!
Posted by: lily boot | April 13, 2008 at 06:00 PM
I love your Mennonite quilt; the colours you have chosen and that spectacular border! Beautiful!
Posted by: Tracy | April 14, 2008 at 08:06 PM
Lorre,
Outstanding border. Love it with the quilt.
Enjoy,
LuAnn
Posted by: Quilt Enthusiast | April 14, 2008 at 08:07 PM
this is stunning. the border is prefect. don't you love it when it all comes together perfectly? you've definitely mastered that here.
oh, and i LOVE the pottery from your last post too! makes me want some.
Posted by: erica | April 15, 2008 at 09:20 AM