But oh, no. Epic fail! In my mind that half-star did not have an Art Deco look about it but, rather, a liberated look. My mind's eye needs glasses -- or something.
Now I'm going to fall back and punt -- try out another idea, or possibly two -- or more, however many it takes to make a border with stars.
I'm glad I didn't wait until next week to try out this idea!
I wish you a good weekend.
--Nancy.
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Frustrating, isn't it, when what you envision is not what results? I'm currently struggling with a border on a little quilt that looked good when I sketched it on grid paper, but not so much in fabric.
ReplyDeleteI hope you can get yours figured out to your liking very soon.
Yes, frustrating, Janet. Wasted time, wasted fabric. Not really, I guess, because it's part of the learning process.
DeleteI hope you can find a border you like for your little quilt.
Is it something about borders? Ha!
I think it looks good!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Brenna.
DeleteI hope you don't end up lying awake at night thinking through border ideas! I've found myself doing that a few times - even getting up and sketching the idea in the hope of being able to get back to sleep!
ReplyDeleteI usually fall asleep when my head hits the pillow so the border probably won't keep me awake. The most I can hope for is that I'll dream about the perfect border -- and remember the dream. (The memory of dreams is usually gone by the time I wake in the mornings.) Short of that, I'm on my own to come up witht the "perfect" star border for this quilt!
DeleteIt is a great idea....but maybe for another quilt. You are right, it just doesn't sing on this cutie you have going. I have faith that you'll come up with just the right thing.
ReplyDeleteJennie, I sincerely appreciate your faith in my ability to figure out a border! You are so encouraging. Thank you.
DeleteI really like it. I'm not sure what look you're going for but it looks okay to me.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Robin. I think the width of it (from the inner edge of the border to the outer edge) may be out of proportion for the center and the rest of the borders. And the half-star is really big, too big to put more than one along the top. I'm still playing.... I'm not sure where this will end up!
DeletePunting is good!
ReplyDeleteLol, Caroline. Absolutely. I punt pretty often.
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