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Monday, June 15, 2015

Monday Review - Grand Illusion Progress

It was another soggy weekend and looks to be another soggy week. Not that it matters much since I work all week anyway.  I worked a bit this weekend trying to get some reports finished up.  There will be more of that this week as I have four to finish.  

 I did manage some time in the sewing room this weekend between the report writing and laundry. All the blocks and sashing for Grand Illusion were finished up and stitched together. 
Grand Illusion, A Bonnie Hunter Mystery

 Now all that's left is to add the borders.  I included one option in yesterday's post. After assessing how much fabric is left from making the blocks, I had to come up with a new plan.

There wasn't enough green to do three of five borders in the green.  When I really thought about it, why would I want to add five borders anyway?  Three borders is much faster.  

 That's what I'll be working on this week, work load allowing.  I'm linking up with Design Wall Monday over at Patchwork Times and Monday Making at Love Laugh Quilt. 
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12 comments:

  1. Libby in TNJune 15, 2015 at 6:28 AM

    I agree with you that plain borders tone down GI. I also agree that 3 borders are faster than 5! Looking good.

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  2. RamonaJune 15, 2015 at 6:28 AM

    These borders look great. I know you are excited to be so close to finishing this beautiful quilt.

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  3. Julie in GAJune 15, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    Having only 3 borders calms down this quilt even more than the previous plan. I think it will look fantastic!

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  4. BarbaraJune 15, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    It's looking great. I like what you've done with the look of your blog too. I don't know when you did it, but this is the first time I've seen it.

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  5. BonnieJune 15, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    I like the simpler border. It seems to contain the center and adds touches of color outside the pieced blocks. Hope you can get farther along on it.

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  6. Kevin the QuilterJune 15, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    Love the new header for your blog! That is such a great quilt! Glad DT loves it too! Your borders on Grand Illusion will work perfectly fine! Beautiful!

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  7. beth sJune 15, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    Lovely quilt!

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  8. KalicocreationsJune 15, 2015 at 5:23 PM

    Congratulations on getting GI to the border stage! I am behind on reading so I have not seen the other options yet, but I like the green borders and three is always quicker than five! Like the new header pictures!

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  9. kwiltnkatsJune 15, 2015 at 5:33 PM

    Love your ideas for the borders. Hope you get to sewing them on this week. Sandi

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  10. LarriJune 16, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    The green borders help my eye to rest while looking at this fabulous quilt top. Looking forward to seeing your quilted finish!

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  11. dqJune 16, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    Congratulations on getting your Grand Illusion top done. Mine is ready to quilt and has been since January. I better get with the program.

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  12. ShayJune 16, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    Perfect choice for the borders. Nailed it Kate!

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