Border Brigade

I have to say you peeps are speedy!

Look at this awesome quilt by Leona Tessier! 

 

She made hers with Bliss Wideback 

by 

@Northcottfabrics

What a difference a border makes! 

Love how she made her own design for her border!

Some of you have some blocks together!

The setting triangles are pretty simple to do! 

Before  you know it….. 

You are ready to hit the borders

(If your not… that’s ok)

The zigzag border is made up of the triangles 

If you don’t nip the 1/4” dog ears

 like 

it suggests in the pattern…

Then just be sure to hang your points off by 1/4”

I like to starch these when pressing 

because 

of all the bias and stretch

They tend to want to curve….

At least mine do! 

I love how the border strips are long enough 

when 

using Widebacks 

You don’t have to piece any strips! 

Add all your borders and Voila!!

Stars in the Valley

If you have any questions 

Or

Run into any snags, don’t hesitate to ask for help! 

Can’t wait to see some more finished Stars!! 

This weekend was our third storm weekend in a row. 

Over a 100 power poles snapped 

under the weight of heavy wet snow 

And

Super high winds. 

We were lucky as most came as rain 

But 

we did lose power on Saturday night! 

Good thing I sewed all day! 

We are lucky as we have a tractor run generator 

But at the price of fuel

 it’s a good thing it’s not too cold! 

We will run it only when we need to water cows

And 

Warm the house! 

Might be a few days before the power is restored.

Stay safe. Stay warm! 

Christa