FINISHED-ON-FRIDAY (Wk 27)

I must say this was a fun project putting together these blocks.  I decided to make it about color really.  So, I grouped like colors together as best I could. 

I agonized over whether to make it a square quilt or use all the blocks to add a little more length. Then I agonized over whether to add or not add a border.  I looked around the internet and it seemed like there were very few vintage quilts that utilized borders.  So, I asked my friend, Susan over at The History Quilter, who echoed that rarely were borders utilized in this era vintage quilt, and if they were it would be a skinny border.  So, I have used a 2.5" border and will add a solid color binding. It now measures 76" x 81" and all but 2 blocks were used.

Lucky for me (and most quilters living in the area) that M & L and Jenny's is having their annual sale starting today.  Wahoo!!  Guess where I'm off to hunt for a special backing? 

Have a great weekend and

Quilt happy,

Marilyn