I decided against the blue inner border from a previous post. It seemed too heavy and contrived. I went with this periwinkle blue/purple and then a tiny inset of aqua. The border fabric has so much of the aqua color in it, I wanted to draw that color from the inside to the outside (see last picture).
I called a friend of mine who's an expert on Pineapple quilts and we discussed possible quilting designs. I'm going to play with ideas but I hope to start the quilting soon.
I don't have a backing picked out yet, not sure which way I want to go. I'm still not sure I'm keeping this one, it really almost does glow in the dark LOL!!! But it is growing on me.....Until next time,
-Karen
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Did you hear me gasp? This is incredible! I can't believe you've finished piecing it. I can't wait to see it in person.
Oh so glad you decided against that darker blue....this border is waaaaaay better and makes your quilt SPARKLE! It is perfect!
Good choice on the inner border colors. You are like me. You aren't sure if the brighter quilt belongs in with all your darker quilts. Give it time to grow on you. Maybe a tea dye would tone it down more to your liking, though I think it is fine as it is.
Woohoo - it's wonderful. I love it.
Yummy Beautiful!!! nice finish!!!
It's absolutely beautiful, I bet it will look amazing once it's quilted. Great job!
Oooooh, it's just PURE BEAUTIFUL! No glowing in the dark, but a sparkling beauty!
It's a wonderful bold, bright, sparkling quilt, Karen. You have to be thrilled with such an impressive finish. And aren't you glad you strayed outside your comfort zone?
I like the inner border you chose. A perfect color to blend the blocks & the border. Well done!
Oh, ya!!! The perwinkle iner border is perfect...doesn't overpower the beautiful wide border. Congratulations on a beautiful top, Karen!
That looks amazing. I'm really interested to see how you are going to quilt it.
its beautiful, oh I think you should keep it
its one of those happy quilts, when your feeling sad pull it out and take a nap or watch a movie!
if though I am a repro person thru and thru this quilt is just calling me! It is beautiful.
Kathie
I love it, Karen! You had a very productive weekend! What a beautiful, happy color combo. Brings a smile to my face! :)
I love periwinkle and I love this quilt. The border is the perfect frame. Looking forward to seeing your quilting design.
There aren't too many pineapple quilts out there and yours is a stunner! Love the colors and your border fabrics are perfect. Great job!
What a wonderful happy quilt! The border is a great final touch. Can´t wait to see your quilting.
Jana
I think I'd go with a vintage sheet on the back! That would look nice.
It is really pretty, and the colors are so lively.
Beyond breathtaking, Karen!!!!!!!!!!! I love Kaffe fabric and to see all those little strips of beauty and your border, WOW!!!! Congrats.
Beautiful, Beautiful Quilt, did I say I love Pineapple quilts....LOL
Love the border fabric also, its just perfect!
Wendy
Beautiful :-) Love that border fabric! Perfect choice :-)
WOW...It's crazy wonderful! Just think how truely FABULOUS it is going to be when it is quilted!!!
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