In honor of my Year of Getting It Done, I put the outer border on my Steam Punk quilt. This special quilt called for a border, but a subtle one. I think the off white print fits the bill, allowing the focus to be on those glorious spinning propeller blocks. This will go out for quilting soon, but when it returns I believe I will have to hang on to it for myself. I had too much fun making it to let it go.
I am hobbling around the house with a sore back and legs after four days of caring for Eva last week, two of which involved spending the day at our county fair. All day. Both Thursday and Friday. In the kiddie carnival area. Let's observe a moment of silence while you feel sorry for me...
But who could resist that girl?
The fair is a very big deal in our small community, with many local 4H kids showing animals they spent the last nine to twelve month raising. It is a fun event, but as I said, exhausting for grandparents who have to tear up and down the hilly area following their charges over the acres of fairgrounds. It's all over now, for another year. Thank goodness.
Hope you are all having a grand week.
Applause!! Your Steampunk quilt top is just glorious, the outer border fabric is perfect, and the colors are so happy!
Oh, my best wishes for your recovery from too cuh fun with sweet Miss E! May your back forgive you.
Hugs!
Posted by: BaBBarbara Annearbara Annerbara Anne | May 25, 2016 at 04:18 AM
That border is absolutely perfect for that quilt. Genius!
Ah, the things we grandparents do for our grands.
Posted by: Kathy | May 25, 2016 at 04:48 AM
I love this quilt, Nicole. The lattice, the side triangles, the borders -- all are perfect! You're reinforcing my urge to try this pattern!
Posted by: Nancy, Near Philadelphia | May 25, 2016 at 05:10 AM
The light color is perfect for the border on Steam Punk. Good for you, getting all these finishes in.
I sympathize about the carnival. I'm going to be in trouble if I ever take a grandchild to one as even watching those rides go round and round gives me motion sickness, let alone having to get on one. Eva sure looks happy though.
Posted by: Cathy | May 25, 2016 at 05:29 AM
Beautiful finish to Steampunk, very pretty Nicole. Love the light fabric. Lets the innards be the attraction. Great that you are so close to Miss E. Sorry that not all Gramas can be close to grandchildren, distance or whatever. I just spent a long weekend snuggling with my little bitty grandson who is darling even just stretching and waking up. I do feel it along with the 3-4 hour drive to and from, but I'm excited to be part of his life.
Posted by: Stephani in N. TX | May 25, 2016 at 06:05 AM
Eva looks so happy to be at the fair! You can't get those days back for a re-do, so go for it & know she's going to remember them all her life! You're fortunate to be able to share this time with her as she grows up!
The quilt is stunning! The borders in off white allow those blocks to be the stars of the show! Great job!
Posted by: Jan | May 25, 2016 at 06:49 AM
It's a beautiful quilt and the border is perfet for it!
Eva looks so happy I'm sure she enjoyed spending time with her grandmother:-)
Posted by: Hildy | May 25, 2016 at 07:12 AM
Love "Steam Punk". Slowly working on one myself. It is a fun pattern.
Posted by: Mary W | May 25, 2016 at 07:27 AM
I like the border. I agree that the focus should be on the blocks. Very pretty and a keeper! Eva's tales about the fair will be worth every minute of it for you. What we do for those grand babies is really amazing.
Mary
Posted by: Mary Kastner | May 25, 2016 at 07:39 AM
Bravo!! Standing ovation time!!!
Posted by: Paulette Doyle | May 25, 2016 at 07:44 AM
I really haven't cared for the versions of Steam Punk that I've seen, until now! Your lighter version has changed my mind about this intriguing pattern. It is beautiful and I agree that you should hang on to this one for yourself. Nice job!
Posted by: Sharon | May 25, 2016 at 08:05 AM
I really like how your Steam Punk turned out - just beautiful!!
Posted by: Wendy | May 25, 2016 at 08:28 AM
that quilt is gorgeous! at least the fair is not held during peak summer heat? heat reflecting off of the asphalt is horrible. ;p
Posted by: ina | May 25, 2016 at 09:06 AM
Your Steam Punk is fabulous!!! I wanted to do that one but never got around to it. I am going to order the pattern today! Just think of all the exercise you got at the County Fair!
Posted by: Nancy Watkins | May 25, 2016 at 09:06 AM
Perfect border and background fabrics. This is a really fun looking quilt. Lovely work!
Posted by: Loris Mills | May 25, 2016 at 09:11 AM
Very nice, in all the choices you made. I look forward to the quilt pattern you will select for it. Go take some Aleve and get back to quilting!
Posted by: Jennifer Gwyn | May 25, 2016 at 12:14 PM
The 'sacrifices' we make for our grandchildren. do they realize how fortunate they are. In any case we are certainly lucky to have them.
Steam Punk is on my to-do list, as are so many others. At least you're tackling your WIP's.
Posted by: Carol C | May 25, 2016 at 12:26 PM
Yes I think you should keep steam punk........the border suits it.....
Posted by: Chookyblue | May 25, 2016 at 01:31 PM
Wow! Fabulous quilt. It should definitely be YOURS!
As for all the time you've been spending with Eva -- you'll soon forget the aches and pains, and what will be left is a great relationship and a lifetime of memories. Worth every minute!
Posted by: Debbie R. | May 26, 2016 at 08:50 AM
There is something very satisfying about getting an unfinished project done, heh? Great job! I really think that border is perfect for the quilt.
Posted by: Tracey Holzer | May 26, 2016 at 06:00 PM
I really love your color choices for this quilt. I'm inspired and ready to start a new project.
Posted by: Marylou | May 26, 2016 at 08:49 PM