The outer border strips are now cut for Circle of Friends. I debated with myself on exactly what to use but came to a practical decision.
I used 2 different black prints for the backgrounds of the blocks. The "confetti" print piece didn't have enough to do all 12 blocks, so I alternated them with the black dot. And I'm happy with the look. There is a narrow bright yellow border added. The quilt needed an outer border too. I had enough of the black dot to do a 4" border, but really wanted to add a 6" border.
I knew there was another 2 yards of that confetti print in a project bag with a UFO. A really old UFO I kept thinking I would finish. A decision needed to be made - keep that black print with the hope that someday I would decide to finish the UFO? Or use it now for that border?
My decision was USE IT now!! The UFO project itself might become a placemat in the near future, because I really have to be realistic about the likelihood of finishing it as an actual quilt. It feels so good to Let It Go (the UFO), and to use that fabric.
Hooray for Using It Now!
ReplyDeleteThat is going to be such a bright and fun quilt. Even better it forced a path forward on another UFO. Win/Win!
ReplyDeleteohhh yay - its getting closer . Wise decision on the border fabrics!!
ReplyDeleteYep been in that situation before too, using it up is a good thing! But it is hard to let some stuff go isn't it!!
ReplyDeleteIf you are sure you'd never finish that UFO, use that fabric NOW! I used to think like that too; save fabric for UFO's that never finished! No more! The UFO looks bright and cheerful, it will make great placemats.
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