Friday, January 11, 2013

Red & White Finale


 I got a border put on my Just Takes Two. I really wasn't feeling anything sentimental about this quilt so felt fine slapping a 6" red border on it and not doing anything more fancy.
 Here it is hanging on the other side of the rail. The quilt ended up 76x101. I plan on having it machine quilted. It is too big for me to handle on my home machine. It will be a fun quilt as a reminder of my trip to NYC to see the Infinite Variety quilt exhibit,
Here's a close up of the border. Certainly not red and white, but I had it in my stash and didn't want to purchase a red for the border. It is a beautiful fabric but not one I would have chose for this quilt if I was shopping for it.

Have a fantastic weekend!
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  1. RuthJanuary 11, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    That sure is beautiful! I think the border fabric is perfect for it.

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  2. Linda in NCJanuary 11, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    Ta Da! Looks great! I like the border; it holds its own against the busy -ness of the center without being too heavy.

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  3. KarenJanuary 11, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    A fine finish, Lori. I would have done the same by adding a simple border treatment and let the focus be on the main body of the quilt. And you used stash. It is a big quilt. Red and white quilts can be displayed at any time but would look nice for Valentine's Day or Christmas.

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  4. Carrie ~ Cricketwood PrimsJanuary 11, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    Congratulations on your finish, there are so many wonderful blocks in this quilt.
    Sometimes things just need to be done, love using my stash too. It is a beautiful fabric and not to strong. Will it be in your show next month?

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  5. Quilting BabciaJanuary 11, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    This border is the perfect touch. A fancier border would just compete with the blocks, this border frames them beautifully!

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  6. KyleJanuary 11, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    It's exciting to see your quilt top with all the red fabrics. It really adds interests. The quilt was a challenge. Can't wait to see it quilted! Great job!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2013 at 6:04 AM

    You are amazing! The quilt is beautiful and it's DONE! You really crank out the projects. Good job.

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  8. MB in MIJanuary 11, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    Really beautiful!

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  9. HeatherJanuary 11, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    Wow, that quilt is just stunning. How impressive that you kept up with this project. I thought I would start it, way back when it began, but realized that my year would not allow such a commitment, so thanks for giving me the opportunity to follow along your journey! Love the border fabric.

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  10. PatJanuary 11, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    Lori, you quilt is beautiful and I love the border. The fabric sets the whole quilt off just right.

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  11. julieQJanuary 11, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    Oh, pretty!! It will be such fun to look at your quilt in future and remember your trip, and the fun you had making the blocks too. Congratulations, Lori! I too am in a use it up mode, so I love your border and think it is perfect!

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  12. Elizabeth AnnJanuary 11, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Great quilt! and I love the border. You have a great weekend too..

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  13. pauletteJanuary 11, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Magnificent!! This is a true heritage quilt!!
    P

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    I think the border works really well, even though it's multi colored. Your quilt came out really pretty! Lots of work, and you just kept at it. Great job!
    Paula in Sacramento

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  15. NicoleJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    Stunning. That quilt will make you proud your whole life!

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  16. GayleJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    It must feel SO good to have this quilt finished! I had good intentions, but I think I only pieced two or three of the blocks before getting side tracked! LOL Yours turned out beautifully!

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  17. LesQuiltsJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Hi! Your quilt is wonderful! I am also making this quilt and seeing yours together has given me imputus to move faster on my quilt! I have many blocks done, but not enough to put together!
    Will you be putting these pictures on the Just Takes 2 flicker page...
    I will be taking some more pictures of my blocks today and linking back to your blog if that is ok.... there are a few pics on my older posts.
    Thanks for the view....
    Take care, Leslie lesquilts.blogspot.com

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  18. bethJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    Look at that! You did it! This one's an inspiration!

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  19. CheriJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    Oh it turned out wonderfully Lori, I really like the border fabric. I like your red and green Sally Post blocks from last post also, it will be very pretty in reds and greens.
    Happy Stitching

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Lori.....it's just beautiful!! Makes me wish I had joined in.....

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    Amazing!

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  22. KarenJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Congrats on the finish - that alone is a great feeling. I think this quilt turned out beautifully.

    Karen

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  23. AnnaJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    It's beautiful and the perfect quilt for a quilt instructor to teach a variety of block construction.

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  24. WoolenSailsJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    I really love how that came out, it is beautiful.

    Debbie

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  25. Linda OJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Fantastic finish, Lori! The beautiful border looks great, and even better that it is from your stash.

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  26. purple passionJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    What a gorgeous quilt. I also saw the exhibit and am almost finished with the top of my tribute quilt.

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  27. Bill VolckeningJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    The perfect solution, and you gave me a fresh perspective on historic quilts with simple borders.

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  28. BrandieJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    You may not have been feeling sentimental about this quilt, but It's stunning and I think that border is perfect! Now I'm really regretting not sewing along. Beautiful!

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  29. cspoonquiltJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    Double Wow Lori! It looks fantastic and The border fabric is beautiful and somehow despite the print or maybe because of it, I think it kinda helps balance all the busy-ness of the top?! cheers, CW

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  30. Janet O.January 11, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    As others have said, the quilt is busy enough. The simple border (and it is gorgeous fabric) is a perfect balance.
    So are you officially naming this "JTF" or do you have something else in mind? : )

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  31. WendyJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    It looks just perfect to me. Now I wished I had of participated in making the blocks. Oh well on to the next one.

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  32. HeartsdesireJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    A beautiful, beautiful quilt, Lori. And your choice of border fabric is perfect. It may not have been something that you would have purchased for the quilt, but I think you made a wonderful selection from your stash, it is fabulous.

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  33. Library Gal QuiltsJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    Just wonderful Lori. I love that you used up some stash fabric for the borders. That makes it perfect!

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  34. JanetJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    That's a big quilt what an accomplishment! I love the red fabric you've used for the border. Infinite variety of blocks in this quilt - some simple, some tricky. A very excellent reminder of the show :0)

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  35. Linda January 11, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Bravo, Lori!!!!!!! You have an amazing quilt!!! I love it!

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  36. Sue SAJanuary 11, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    Yeah a flimsey finish! Love red and white and the sampler looks great. Sleep on that decision re the borders...you still need to come up with backing..unless that is in your stash also!?

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  37. MaureenJanuary 11, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    Sounds like you're glad to have this one done. It's beautiful! Love it when I can pull yardage out of my stash for a border or backing.

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  38. DarleneJanuary 11, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    Stunning, Lori.

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  39. audreyJanuary 11, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    Your border fabric is a beautiful addition to your quilt! I really like how this quilt turned out. The business of the blocks is wonderfully set off by the simple red and white color theme. Very lovely quilt!

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  40. Quilter KathyJanuary 11, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    It is a gorgeous quilt! So much to see!

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  41. Donna KeatingJanuary 11, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    You stuck with it which is more than I can say for mine. I probably stopped about 10 or 15 blocks before finish but I plan to set it differently around a medallion center of fabric that matches just perfectly. I don't want to leave it as a UFO because I love the fabric combo I used.

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  42. Carole~Quilter on the hillJanuary 11, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    Wow wow wow! Just gorgeous and I love the border. Congrats!

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  43. Kindred QuiltsJanuary 11, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    And what a fantastic finale it is!

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  44. Lana ManisJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    Lori, this quilt is fantastic! I don't think I'll ever get past piecing simple squares, lol!

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  45. JanetJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    Your persistence paid off, it looks fabulous. I think it only needed a plain border since it has so many blocks. It's been fun following this quilts journey.

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  46. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    Wow you have done an amazing job, love it

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  47. SueJanuary 11, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    Wonderful Lori,
    I know what you mean about just slapping a border on somethig.
    Lovely memory of the red and white exhibition.

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  48. The Civil War QuilterJanuary 11, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    Wow, Lori! It's amazing. I love the border fabric too. I can just imagine a hundred years from now, it could be hanging at another red n white quilt show with quilters drooling over it. :)

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  49. O'QuiltsJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    What a wonderful accomplishment...it is lovely

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  50. Randy D.January 11, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    WOW!! Very impressive...I would've thought that that quilt would've reminded you of ME!, especially since we slogged through it together. And I still think it's better named JTF. VBG.

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  51. marianJanuary 12, 2013 at 2:25 AM

    WOW it's impressive Lori, you've done a fabulous job!! can't wait to see it quilted, it will make a wonderful heirloom!!
    cheers...Marian

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  52. HeatherJanuary 12, 2013 at 4:38 AM

    Lori, the quilt is gorgeous ! I think you did well with the border, the center is so busy and a simple treatment is best. I like the print, it adds a little color and interest. I am encouraging myself to use stash as much as possible, and honestly, I do think sometimes you get a better result than just shopping for a fabric, because more thought has to go into it.

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  53. Me and My StitchesJanuary 12, 2013 at 5:26 AM

    I know this quilt was not always a joy to work on, but the end result sure is stunning. I'm anxious to see it when it is quilted.

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  54. darlynnJanuary 12, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    look at all these comments girl! Great border fab!

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  55. CathyJanuary 12, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    Lori your quilt is so beautiful. You seem to get so much done. Now that I'm finished with the scrap squad I need to get some projects finished. Hugs

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  56. LuAnnJanuary 12, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    Your quilt is great Lori. I was sitting at a retreat with Gay when she finished sewing hers. Wish I had kept up with the blocks. Your border fabric is wonderful.

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  57. LisaJanuary 12, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Fantastic quilt! It's been great to follow your progress on it and to see it finished...or nearly so with just the quilting and binding left.

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  58. MaryJanuary 13, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    Lori, you did a fabulous job on your quilt. Now I wish I had joined in the fun! I like your border, too. Can't go wrong with a floral fabric.

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  59. BrowndirtcottageJanuary 13, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    .......clapping.........clapping!!!!

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  60. BethJanuary 13, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    Wow! Wow! Wow. It could hang in that red and white exhibit. Truely a beauty. I like the border. All your blocks really need to be the 'stars' on this one. :)

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  61. pandchintzJanuary 13, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Looks fabulous Lori - well done!!

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  62. MerilynJanuary 13, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    My goodness Lori!! Persistance really paid off with this project!! Good for you, and I do love that border fabric too, such a pretty print!! Can't wait to see it all quilted and on a bed, very well done!!!!

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  63. MimiJanuary 13, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    That turned out great. Love it!

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  64. BarbJanuary 14, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    GORGEOUS LORI!!!
    I love the border print

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  65. Barbara JJanuary 14, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    Congratulations on your perseverance! It's a beautiful quilt. I think the broad simple border just calms down all that's going on in the centre. And most times ... less is really more! :)

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  66. elliekJanuary 14, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    Well done it looks fabulous

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  67. AnnieOJanuary 15, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    And now you get to sit back and remember making all those gorgeous blocks. They came together wonderfully! Even as a quilt top, this is one terrific piece of art history!

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  68. JanJanuary 15, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    How beautiful- you should be so darn proud! I love the border & it's so nice to use something from stash.

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  69. KimmeJanuary 15, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Border print is gorgeous Lori. Congrats on finishing JT2.

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  70. JantineJanuary 16, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    Love the border fabric. This quilt is such a beauty, must be because of your fab piecing ;-)

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  71. Jennie in GAJanuary 16, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous!!! Congratulations on sticking with it.

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  72. ShirleyJanuary 18, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    It looks amazing Lori, well done to you.

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