This is what I have been up to for the last couple of weeks ,,,,one of the ladies in our bible study group , (Mickie)was helping me bring the lunch to the table and said Oh what a beautiful picture on your calendar ,could I please have the page when its done I loves horses ,I told her she could take it now ,but Mickie said she would wait ,till May when I turn the page ,I thought I could do more than just a picture on a calendar ,so here is what I have come up with.I was given the horse panels ,ages ago, and wondered what I would do with them , what I told the ladies in my quilting class about making the quilt and Mary offered me a bag or horse fabric to choose from ,I chose the one in the first outside border ,The others fabrics came from my stash ,I haven't put the binding on yet ,,,I don't know if I should use black or the yellow for the binding ,,, what do you think? Mickie has been through a lot of health issues over the last few years ,having a breast removed because of cancer ,now her shoulder keeps dropping for the socket and she is is a lot of pain ,I know this will bring her a lot of joy

beautiful

Great job! She will be thrilled.
Hugs, Lidia

Stunning work. she will love it. you are very talented.
Hugs Pam.

pldc ,I would have liked to do the border in the same fabric as the last border but don't have enough ,

gwillmann , you are amazing ,thank you so much you have helped me decide ,I will do the black

Fabulous! You are a good friend indeed.

A wonderful gift of self! I'm sure she will be thrilled. YOu could also do the border in the same brown sashing so that it blends instead of standing out? ~hugs~

beautiful work

Love your quilt. I drew on a border in 'Paint'. See if it helps you decide. Please excuse the crooked lines.

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6 comments

by tippi 11 Apr 2014

I like the black binding. The light one takes away from the rest of the quilt.

by pldc 11 Apr 2014

I prefer the black as well.

by brendalea 11 Apr 2014

If it is going to be for a male I think black would be better.
I too prefer the black binding. Lovely Quilt
Happy Stitching

by babash 11 Apr 2014

First I was going to suggest a mustard yellow but now you have shown how it would look I would go for Black. Beautifel job and a lovely thought.

by baldacchino 12 Apr 2014

I like the Black and avery good job you have done

by nonna57 12 Apr 2014

Wow that is great . :)

Stunning, I am sure she will be more than thrilled.
As for border, my first thought was the colour of inner borders, but as someone suggested put a bit on the side and see what looks best.
Good luck, what a wonderful friend you are!

Oh i love it .She will be hugging you for sure hugs Carolyn

Oh my! Take my breath away! no yellow binding. dark will keep your eye where you want it.

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by bowlds 11 Apr 2014

I agree!

by ddoodle 11 Apr 2014

I agree

yellow is a strong color maybe you could cut some of the fabric and lay it along the sides and see how it looks before you choose.

What a wonderful gift you have made for your friend. Thank you for showing us. Sarah

Monika, there are no wrong answers. It's simply gorgeous and I know your friend is going to be speechless!

the yellow would work well, I made a pillow for a lady who loved horses from these panals years ago. they are very pretty. This is very nice.

Simply Stunning Monika. I would go with the black binding. Mickie will be thrilled to bits for sure :)

Well being a quilter myself I would use the yellow fabric as it will bring it all together. Having the brighter fabric makes it look like a picture in a frame. Hope it all works out well for you. Love the whole effect, you've done a wonderful job and such a loving gesture. Love Chris

Absolutely stunning quilt!!!! I am sure your friend Mickie will treasure it as it is a gift from your heart.

Looks fabulous Monika, well done. I'm sure Mickie will love it & it will comfort her when she needs it.

What an absolutely beautiful quilt. A true gift from the heart. No matter which binding you select, it will be the perfect one.

Beautiful! The colors are perfect and Mickie will love it I'm absolutely sure!

This is gorgeous such a wonderful gift from you. A cherished gift for sure.

How beautiful..and what a beautiful person you are to do this!! Sewing seeds of kindness!! I'd like the yellow, but what every you do, it will be lovely!!

Beautiful...I might choose the dark border with a yellow binding to finish...

Beautiful! Perfect craftsmanship!

I would use a dark border so that your eyes would focus on your center panel.

I would use a dark border so it won't draw your eyes away from your center panel.

This is beautiful! We are horse lovers, too. The think the yellow would look great on the sashing....give it a little pop there.

I know nothing about this kind of think, but the yellow has seemed to add depth to the horse pictures, could you carry that on by using the yellow as the outside. I think this is what I would do, but my opinion...is just that...my opinion. It very beautifully executed, the fabrics are gorgeous, that's why you are the quilter and I'm not.LOL