Random
At one point during our White Oak weekend Helen and I noticed the tremendous disparity in selvedges. She's holding a bit of fabric with a selvedge that is approximately a quarter of an inch. The one on my fabric is about seven times that.
I don't imagine this is interesting to anyone other than Helen and me, but I'm posting it anyway.
Two
I've no idea why, but I've been thinking of restyling my blog and going back to two columns and going for a simpler look.
The more I think about Justin's quilt, the more I think that a border is the wrong way to go. I consulted with No Blog Emily this morning and she agreed that a border would be all wrong. Her suggestion was to add two rows of blocks to the bottom and see how I like it. That would make a square quilt, about 63 x 63, generous enough to use for a nap. Or a tablecloth. I think she's right.
Four
On Wednesday I'm taking Cinnamon Latte and Second Hand Clothes to the machine quilter. Interestingly, they are two more quilts that are better without borders.
Five
It's one of those weeks. When I looked at the calendar on Sunday evening, I thought, "Oh, good: I only have to be out two nights this week." Make that four. Sheesh. All for good things. But too many too close together. Sheesh.
Comments
That is very odd about the selvedges. Did you measure the usable fabric in between? Wonder if it's a manufacturer thing. Perhaps you could do your Masters of Quiltology thesis on that.
I agree re border on quilt.
Yes, selvages (and WOF) vary a great deal (randomly, it seems - a small hint of MOO).
That is the biggest selvage I have ever seen. Ever. It's ridiculous. Moo.
Two
You do what you want with your blog. It's yours afterall. It wouldn't matter if it was black and white and no charming title blocks, etc. I'd still come visit just to hear what you have to say.
Three
I love a quilt with no borders. Borders are a pain in the hiney and many times add nothing to the quilt.
Four
Yay! Two more finished. And yay again for no borders.
Five
I'm having one of those weeks too. I think I'm home Friday evening. I have no idea how I ever worked a real job.
(Love this post btw.)