It seems to be all about Christmas sewing here lately...I've been making potholders of various shapes and sizes, table runners, pin cushions and zip bags. I can share most of those things as I finish them since the people I'm gifting them to won't know which is coming their way!
I have been working on something for me, though, as well. I finally got my Vintage Holiday put together with the gray sashing. Now I have a decision to make...
I can't decide on the border fabric. I love the red fabric I originally decided to use...but the same print in aqua is my favorite print from the collection. So I've ordered some of the blue to see which I like better.
The more I look at it though, the more I think the red really sets off the gray--and kind of makes the quilt. And I can always use the blue for something else...
What do you think...sew the red border on now...or wait to audition the aqua?!
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I LOVE the red!
That red is fantastic. Border in red, and bind in the aqua!
Audition?? I'm partial to blue so I probably woukd say blue border red binding.
Very cute....BTW. ;)
I never would have thought to use the gray as the sashing, but I really love it. I am really liking the red!
But it can't hurt to wait for the blue to arrive to audition it, can it?
I'd probably wait to audition the blue, but then go ahead and use the red anyway :-)
Put the red on and use the blue for binding?
I would totally use the red fabric - I'm sure the blue is fantastic but that Red fabric just screams Christmas.
The red seems more like Christmas than blue would. but I'd have to see the blue/aqua first
Red. Use the red! Even though you will probably really like the blue. Hmmm, as comments go, that doesn't really seem very helpful, does it?
I would wait to audition the blue otherwise I would always be wondering if I would have liked the blue better! Although you may end up using the red, waiting for the blue won't be a bad thing . Really cute quilt btw!
I really like the red!
I'd go with the red :) Barb.
The red looks great!
The red looks really cute, I'm with Sue, red border, aqua binding.
LOVE the red! Sets off the the grey and makes all the red inside pop. Oh the aqua would be great binding. Love it!
How can red be wrong? I say go for it! It gives it spark!
I agree, red border and aqua binding. Beautiful quilt! Have a great weekend!
I made this quilt also and used the red candy apple red candy fabric on it from Vintage modern fabric and it looks awesome
Hi Sherri.
I especially like the red!
I love how it looks by the
gray! :o) Can't wait to
see what you decide. :o)
What a cute quilt!!
Have a wonderful weekend.
Trish xo
Hi Sherri, I'm like everyone else, the red!
Oh the red definitely.
I love the red, but I think you should wait to audition the blue! Especially with it being your favorite. The gray is set off well by that red, and red is always classic for Christmas quilts, but the blue with the gray may look very, very pretty in a wintry way. Wait and see so you won't ever feel like you should have waited. ;D
Think I like the red as not sure the blue would bring out as much as red.
Gail
I don't know about the border, but I LOVE that gray sashing and I'm not even a big gray fan!
I vote for the RED!
Stefanie
I saw wait for the aqua, that way the red in the quilt will pop. You could use red as your binding because then that will finish the quilt.
I love the red - and after all, it IS Christmas. ;)
But if the blue is your favorite, I would wait. What about something retro/funky - red on two sides, blue on two sides? Or pieced?
Or another quilt just like it with a blue border! Come on... Christmas is still three weeks away... you've got time. I know you can do it. :)
I'm with Dawn--blue border, red binding. The ornament blocks are SO cute!
My vote is for the red border and blue binding. Red say Christmas!
Oh that is a HARD question.... if you have time - wait to audition... but either way I think it will be so pretty! And very festive! I love red and aqua together! Your quilt is very Christmassy! I think sewing Christmassy fabrics in December is so much fun... I just need to get busy and do it!
Blue would make a softer quilt, but the red definitely sets off the gray sashing! :)
If you have time, definitely wait to audition.
Two reasons I vote for red: 1) this is a Christmas quilt and 2) I lived through the '50's (a decade reflected in this quilt) and we would have used red then. Pink was much more popular than aqua for decorations. And 3) this is a Christmas quilt.
I would like to see the blue .... The red of course is beautiful but I think I'd vote blue aqua .
Your Christmas balls are beautiful .
The rule is if you go ahead and sew it on you will end up liking the other one when it comes. However if you wait then you will like the Red so if you can wait I would wait.
I love the red! I would still probably wait if it were me though, just in case I did prefer the blue when it turned up!
I like the red. I would just go ahead and do it.
Wait....patience is a virtue...and it often pays off...mostly in peace of mind. Kristy
RED always pops !}
I can't imagine the aqua would look better then that red! Ties everything together.
While I know I would love the aqua but I have to admit that RED is awesome.
i love ANY color as long as it's red!!
Hi...cute quilt. I think the Blue will make the red in the quilt "pop". Give it a try!
The red for will say "Christmas" in a cheerful way!
I love the grey sashing. It looks lovely. I will go with the red!
The red POPS ! I've always admired you because you go outside the box with your color choices. I'd never of thought to use gray in the sashing...it looks wonderful!
I've seen this ornament quilt on a couple sites now, would you share where it came from?
RED definitely. The blue may be gorgeous, but I think the sashing will get lost with a blue border. The red just makes everything "pop".
I like the red! but i LOVE this quilt. where can I find the pattern??
I agree - the red sets it off, goes perfect with the gray! You can always use the blue for some matching pillows :)
Even though I love the aqua fabric, I think that it would look washed out right next to the grey sashing. The red gives it a zing of colour. You could use the aqua for the binding.
I say wait and check the blue. Red is a bit predictable for this modern Christmas quilt. It's lovely.
Great work you have done, I like it,
Thanks
Leather Cords
Use both! Use the red on the 2longer sides and the aqua on the 2 shorter sides
The red will definitely give it a more Christmassy look.
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