I added a couple of borders to the quilt top. I have no idea why the red/green strips are on the sides. It seemed to make sense at the time, and now it just looks a bit odd. I was tempted to unsew those side borders and remove the narrow dark strips, but I wanted the quilt to be done more than I wanted to remove the strips! So I moved on to piecing the backing!
I have to mention how much I love the selvage edges of some of these fabrics. How cute are these reindeer and Santas?!? Even if you didn't intend to collect selvages, how could you throw out these cuties?
I was determined to piece the backing from the project leftovers. Then I got the great idea to make it a reversible quilt by sewing the leftover fabrics around a Nancy Halvorsen panel.
It was tricky to piece around the panel because as you can see the design is printed a little wonky. Look at the top of the panel especially.
Oh well...that's life!
I have an extra panel to give away to my blog readers. Leave a comment below and I'll toss your name in the draw, which will be done on Christmas Eve. Good luck!
Yes! I believe!!!
ReplyDeleteI collect selvages....
ReplyDeleteYou are well on your way to finishing this UFO!
Sure would look cute with a panel I bought at Hobby Lobby entitled "I Believe"
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Congratulations on another finish.
ReplyDeleteI personally like the narrow borders on the sides and hope you leave them.
ReplyDeleteI think I will start saving those selvages also, I see so many blocks made with them maybe I should give it a try.
Looks so nice! I LOVE Nancy Halvorsen and have several projects using her fabrics in my TO DO pile! joannb1978@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThis made me smile. Life often turns out a bit wonky doesn't it? but it all comes right in the end :-)
ReplyDeleteWonkey works in my world...lol
ReplyDeleteThe panel is very cute! I like the red/green narrow border.
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Love the panel. Some square in a square would look good around it. roseville.sue@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteMaybe after the quilting it will look less wonky. I think you did a good job with this quilt. GETHERDONE!! ;^)
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Once quilted, I am sure you will love it. I have that panel, so don't put me in the draw.
ReplyDeleteLove the panel! Thanks for the chance to win. Merry Christmas! vickise at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteThat selvage is so cute. I like your quilt.
ReplyDeleteWon't it feel good to have this finished, even with the mystery stripes on the sides? Those selvages are so cute. You have to think of something to do with them--a Christmas pinkeep, maybe?
ReplyDeleteThat is a very sweet panel.
What a sweet panel. Thanks for the giveaway. Happy holidays.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely panel. Thanks for the chance to win it. I always enjoy your blog.
ReplyDeleteI like the checked fabric on the sides and the words on the bottom.It looks good but what is with the checked fabric in the one corner....hmm! A free draw...yeah!! It is Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute quilt and I always like to hear the "done" word. I love the backing too. Good idea to use the panel. I love her books and fabric.
ReplyDeleteYour UFO looks great. When you posted it a while back I liked the pattern enough to go get it. I'm not sure if I'll do the same layout as suggested or try something different. That's for future me to decide. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great Christmas finish! I love a back of a quilt that is also pieced! And the panel is very cute.
ReplyDeleteI think the quilt is cute and actually like it when something is a little wonky. All the more fun and if everyone stayed on the straight and narrow life would be so boring!. Thanks for the chance at the panel. Rina
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the UFO progress. I do know that point when you decide that done is better than perfect.
ReplyDeleteYou are doing very well with your UFO finish. Congratulations. I have this pattern on my to do list. I love Nancy's panels and have a few but not this one. I just have to get my name in the running for possibly receiving it. Happy Holidays.
ReplyDeleteWho doesn't believe in Santa? Especially when there's little kids in the house?
ReplyDeleteI love everything Christmas. Debbie in WV
ReplyDeleteI love the way you used this on the back of your quilt. Thanks for the chance to win. Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and I hope you and your family have a peaceful but fun time.
ReplyDeleteOnce you've done the quilting you'll never notice any bit of wonkiness again. Quilting is the answer to all life's little mix-ups! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeletePick me! I have been quilting non-stop for the past 3 weeks and would love to add one more project for the holidays.
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Love your quilt top!! I would love to win the panel.
ReplyDeleteThrowing my hat in the draw!
ReplyDeleteThe selvages are cute, but much harder to use then even a slightly wonky panel.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful Ufo came to life. You did a great job with the pannel on the backing turning the quilt reversible. I believe in Santa Claus! Thanks for the chance. Merry Christmas !!!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you Kathy and your family.
ReplyDeleteThanky you for the giveaway, what a beautiful panel.
Greetings,
Sylvia