The Jovial Trees pattern gives you a top with 3D pinwheels and trees that will stand free of the background after quilting. But as I was working on my border, I became concerned that these pockets will prove problematic in a throw-around sofa cuddler. See how big they are? (That's a large Aurifil spool.) All those spots are just begging for a foot to get in there and pull some nasty rips at the corners of the trees.
So I decided to do something about it, but I didn't want to completely negate the extra fabric involved in the construction.
Voila! Cathedral Window "finishing" to the rescue! I simply rolled back the edge with its easy-flowing bias orientation and used a blanket stitch selection to quilt it down like this:
I think you can see that it leaves quite a bit of dimensionality to the trees. They'll look great with those pinwheels, and feet won't accidentally tear the quilt up during everyday snuggling!
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The trees would probably be fine in a wallhanging situation, but not ideal as a practical item. I think your solution is clever... and actually looks better than the original. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI really like your interpretation of the trees. I am looking forward to seeing the finished quilt!
ReplyDeleteYou just saved yourself a lots of heartache the first "rip" would have caused! Great save!
ReplyDeleteAgree, I like them even better now! Visiting from Lets bee social
ReplyDeleteI like them better now than before! Excellent solution!
ReplyDeleteI think it's an improvement in the overall look. Good job you
ReplyDeleteLeeanna at not afraid of color
What a great idea! Plus I do think the trees look better, I like the added dimension without the rips, I would probably get my foot caught and end up face down on the floor, LOL.
ReplyDeleteA clever solution -- proving that a stitch in time really does save nine!
ReplyDeleteGood decision!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are brilliant! Love the new trees even better!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous quilt! Those 3 dimensional elements are so cool! Nice solution.
ReplyDeleteNow that's a great idea!!! I'm making that quilt too - or I should say I have a bag with fabrics and a pattern in it that I call Jovial LOL!!! Actually I do have a few of the trees made but that's about it. I will definitely keep this idea in mind when I do mine :)
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