tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post750204659835147219..comments2024-01-29T05:38:19.657-06:00Comments on Cupcakes 'n Daisies: A la Mode - Update . . . . .Thelmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784898132123339891noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-70018322946135354612010-08-21T07:37:59.732-05:002010-08-21T07:37:59.732-05:00I LOVE your quilt; great work. I think the last op...I LOVE your quilt; great work. I think the last option looks best, without an inner border.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02996915341151762058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-5352600900376677972010-08-20T12:53:06.391-05:002010-08-20T12:53:06.391-05:00This quilt is so pretty! I would hate to have to ...This quilt is so pretty! I would hate to have to unsew anything...have you tried a blue border (since it is kind of an accent in the lattice)? Or, maybe make the containment border one latice wider--would another row/column of your basket blocks fit right then? Or perhaps a wider containment border with just a smidge of applique?? I would keep trying different fabrics, but it is going to be wonderful!Donna~http://catsmeowtwo.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-49805283636316519212010-08-20T04:53:00.238-05:002010-08-20T04:53:00.238-05:00Your quilt is just beautiful - One of the nicest I...Your quilt is just beautiful - One of the nicest I have ever seen.Lauradublinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351553748934369419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-51287558418101562142010-08-18T22:30:31.694-05:002010-08-18T22:30:31.694-05:00Dear Thelma.... Where are you? We miss you!Dear Thelma.... Where are you? We miss you!katquilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11435390717905491844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-11246577868529946732010-08-17T07:31:36.462-05:002010-08-17T07:31:36.462-05:00I'm loving what you've done with this quil...I'm loving what you've done with this quilt! It is simple yet gorgeous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-58803648930181509252010-08-16T08:42:55.943-05:002010-08-16T08:42:55.943-05:00I think this is finally the quilt that has made me...I think this is finally the quilt that has made me decide that I need to make a basket quilt. I love this one and the lattice border just adds to its beauty.<br /><br />To make it all fit, I would unsew the blocks into 4 sections of 9 baskets each. Then I would add a wider sashing between those 4 sections. I'd make that sashing out of lattice blocks (resizing them if necessary to make the math work). That lattice sashing will then complement the lattice border.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to seeing what you finally decide to do with it.<br /><br />Deb S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-20992332914386878762010-08-13T22:16:24.476-05:002010-08-13T22:16:24.476-05:00isn't this the quilt that reminds you of your ...isn't this the quilt that reminds you of your favorite ice cream? cuz if it is, maybe you should contain it with your favorite ice cream topping ... cherries? whipped cream? hot fudge? oooo - how 'bout Hershey's chocolate syrup with sprinkles?!? maybe that dark brown in the lattice border - the one with the little dots?<br /><br />but i think that you have already figured it all out by now and i am eager to know - what did Thelma do?diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01292769087215827768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-19977535853099913562010-08-13T19:28:14.262-05:002010-08-13T19:28:14.262-05:00I love the brown containment border.
Beautiful jo...I love the brown containment border.<br /><br />Beautiful job!Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17045844116779310808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-9747158619705057982010-08-13T06:49:08.711-05:002010-08-13T06:49:08.711-05:00Thanks for the update! I have been wondering where...Thanks for the update! I have been wondering where this beautiful quilt went! I LOVE it! When you chose the lattice border you certainly saw a beautiful combo!I can't wait to see the finish! <br />I like the brown, but this is such a special baby I would try fabrics till I was sure it's best, and I would only use contrast like that if it hit the edge of the mattress perfectly. <br />I would make it bigger so the drop is longer.<br />Fabulous!lovezaonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-73575943387876188262010-08-12T16:59:35.904-05:002010-08-12T16:59:35.904-05:00I like it with the lattice next to the baskets too...I like it with the lattice next to the baskets too. It is very pretty. It will turn out nice however you finish it!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08063930401794527705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-5041249268611458922010-08-12T11:00:11.399-05:002010-08-12T11:00:11.399-05:00This quilt is coming along so well! I admit of hav...This quilt is coming along so well! I admit of having my reservations on the pieced border but it is looking great. I didn't understand on darn thing about taking it apart and adding some more sashing between the blocks.. Are you thinking along the lines of Miss Rosie's Picnic pattern? She separated the blocks in groups of 2 and 4 in that pattern. I really like it as it is, but if it's not speaking to you and telling you it's done then move forward and play. <br />I will tell you I love the chocolate containment border. I think that because the border is really busy having that strong color draws your eye to the center as a focal point. I think if you plan on adding the sashing in the interior you should forgo the extra border and let it all loose since there would be many parts to the center and no need for the containment.Strladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625786795904630105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-48552338188236130552010-08-12T10:59:32.103-05:002010-08-12T10:59:32.103-05:00This quilt is absolutely fabulous!! My first vote ...This quilt is absolutely fabulous!! My first vote would be for the last photo. It's stunning. My second vote would be for using your same sashing for a border, either plain or making the corner stones a part of a four- or nine-patch. It's going to be great, no matter what you decide.Donna K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08645416379570783439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-43932014326040426812010-08-12T09:49:08.631-05:002010-08-12T09:49:08.631-05:00What a beauty! Thanks for sharing the process. I a...What a beauty! Thanks for sharing the process. I agree with Leslie...you need a border like the brown. It makes a statement and contains the inside of the quilt from the outside border.<br /><br />Thanks for the inspiration!John'aLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745376345664784698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-56513782039580742532010-08-12T06:27:31.251-05:002010-08-12T06:27:31.251-05:00I haven't read all of the comments so this may...I haven't read all of the comments so this may have been suggested before. . .what about doing an outside sashing using the same background & more of the fun fabrics. . .but where you have the corner stones stagger a colored square on either side of it. . .creating a triangle of color.<br /><br />I think that would give some definition between the center & the border but not be "over kill" in size.<br /><br />Just a thought.<br /><br />You're doing a wonderful job with this project -- I love it!Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11615766893549743938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-91427918184706608702010-08-11T13:19:36.930-05:002010-08-11T13:19:36.930-05:00I would add another identical outside sashing to m...I would add another identical outside sashing to make it fit. I like how it looks with the lattice border.Just Duckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270175922946670569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-21284343614652109942010-08-11T12:57:54.847-05:002010-08-11T12:57:54.847-05:00I mocked up an idea in Photoshop (poorly, but you&...I mocked up an idea in Photoshop (poorly, but you'll get the idea) and will send you the file -- basically it's a scrappy containment border with cream setting blocks. I love the originality and creativity you applied to this pattern and others, making them your very own. I was unhappy with the original fabrics I had chosen for my current quilt project and kept muttering to myself, "What would Thelma do????" It helped!Me, Janehttp://www.toogoodtobethrough.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-38410720197043686732010-08-11T04:37:30.751-05:002010-08-11T04:37:30.751-05:00I am beating my head on my desk - this is one of t...I am beating my head on my desk - this is one of the best quilts you've shown. I think it's absolutely perfect. You are definitely the best on the block!Mary @ Neat and Tidyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00160435782347545564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-45481835493136662322010-08-10T23:00:03.739-05:002010-08-10T23:00:03.739-05:00It's fabulous and I love it! I would add the d...It's fabulous and I love it! I would add the dark brown containment border, which allows you to fiddle around with measurements as needed, and leave the inside as it is. <br />I work like you do...just start and make decisions as I go along and see what happens. (I drive and cook like this too!)Quilter Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870660916547202929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-30960244925131319682010-08-10T21:23:37.418-05:002010-08-10T21:23:37.418-05:00I love this quilt - the setting and the border are...I love this quilt - the setting and the border are fantastic! I'd hate to divide that center up... How about a containment border in a neutral shade like your carpet? Or some of the lighter setting triangles? The lattice does look good right up to the sashing but if the numbers don't add up right... I also wouldn't add anoher row of lattice squares - the balance is nice as is, not too much lattice and too little basket.canuckquilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02804830507722535614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-26426448963480975062010-08-10T17:08:09.648-05:002010-08-10T17:08:09.648-05:00I was just wondering how you were coming along wit...I was just wondering how you were coming along with this quilt! I cut mine out over the weekend. (since my machine wasn't working). I really love how you stepped it up a notch with setting the blocks and then the border idea is fantastic! I agree with you completely... the choices are good, fine, ok but not great... I think I would pull a pink, tone on tone, and audition it. I think you need some color there but not too much, just something to ground it and let your eye rest. I would like the idea of one of the cornerstone colors but then you would lose the cornerstone into the border. Ripping out? nope- not a chance! you don't have to go crazy! It is a beautiful quilt and you are amazing... I can't wait to see what you decide on! Good luck!Sinta Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946842748034667873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-23446368478220624282010-08-10T15:19:03.404-05:002010-08-10T15:19:03.404-05:00I love the quilt with and without the containment ...I love the quilt with and without the containment border. I'm not crazy about the brown or the floral though. If I were doing a containment border, I would keep auditioning fabric...one will hit you as perfect. And I hate to even suggest this, because I hate to "reverse sew" (rip-out) but if I were doing the border straight to the blocks, I would probably reverse sew the complete sashing (yes, around all the blocks...sorry) and make them wider to fit. I really do apologize for suggesting that, but if I had the extra fabric, that's what I'd do. And that would be ONLY if I couldn't find the perfect containment border fabric! Good luck! Can't wait to see what you do.Linda F.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-36358324376834392442010-08-10T09:15:49.523-05:002010-08-10T09:15:49.523-05:00What a beautiful quilt! You've got the exact ...What a beautiful quilt! You've got the exact right idea with the lattice against the baskets. If you need more width why not add another row of basket blocks. I wouldn't add another border to either side of the lattice nor the baskets. I think they complement one another very well as is. JMHO<br />SharonMimisharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01982969473398774627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-87514831687288803052010-08-10T06:15:11.537-05:002010-08-10T06:15:11.537-05:00What a lot of work and so pretty. If it were mine,...What a lot of work and so pretty. If it were mine, I would add a small solid red or brown containment border. I would not make it larger by adding another block because the lattice would dominate over the blocks. Fun to read about your progress.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889518100132887182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-20216789256047453462010-08-10T05:43:08.905-05:002010-08-10T05:43:08.905-05:00Hi Thelma,
I actually love the border up against t...Hi Thelma,<br />I actually love the border up against the blocks...think it looks awesome what a beautiful quilt top....Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13026287310999130351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-68022387687805883952010-08-09T22:38:44.850-05:002010-08-09T22:38:44.850-05:00I love your basket quilt and the colors you have u...I love your basket quilt and the colors you have used. I definitely want to make a basket quilt in my lifetime! I agree with the person above that perhaps another border perhaps in a soft gold or even a flap border might be an interesting addition. I would keep it soft and more solid or tone on tone so as not to distract from the baskets and lattice work. Love all of the work you have put into this one:)<br />Laura TLaura Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12017862488946312184noreply@blogger.com