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Butterfly Quilt Progress

September 28, 2011 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 43 Comments

I have been steadily working away on my Butterfly Quilt (mentioned here and here) using lots of different colourful scraps. My vision for the quilt has shrunk from a single bed size down to a lap quilt (after 144 butterflies I would like to finish up) This is the first real scrap quilt I have made and I am finding it rather busy, albeit colourful. My scrap container is certainly lighter!

I could really use some input on how to finish it off. I am deliberating whether a solid border would work best (perhaps white or black) to help tone it down a bit. Alternatively, perhaps a black and grey polka dot, black and white rings,  or black heath print would work well (see images below).

Or maybe I need something more colourful? All suggestions and ideas are welcome 🙂

For the backing, I am planning using a text print to co-ordinate with the centre of all the butterflies. Hometown is one of my current favourites.

I have one more day of work left before a two week break over the school holidays. Hope to get this quilt nearly completed – I am already dreaming of the next quilt:)

Filed Under: Quilting, Sewing Tagged With: patchwork, scraps

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  1. sandra says

    September 28, 2011 at 12:23 am

    I’d go for the polka dot.

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  2. Razzle Dazzle Quilter says

    September 28, 2011 at 12:33 am

    Wow they look amazing! I love scrap quilts. I would go for the darkest border.

    Cheers

    Linda

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  3. Lillabilly says

    September 28, 2011 at 12:33 am

    Wow – that looks completely AMAZING! I can only imagine the amount of work you’ve put into it. My vote is the black and white rings or the polka dot…it would be great to see some pics with both these lying alongside the butterflies, just to get a better visual idea of how they look. I’m sure whatever you pick will be stunning!

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  4. suzitee says

    September 28, 2011 at 12:33 am

    Do you really have to ask? LOL…the polkadot, of course! I really love how colourful your quilt is…just stunning. Enjoy the holidays xxx

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  5. Hope says

    September 28, 2011 at 12:42 am

    I would go for the polka dot.

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  6. Hope says

    September 28, 2011 at 12:44 am

    Actually, I think I would go for the rings. 🙂

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  7. Patchwork and Play says

    September 28, 2011 at 12:49 am

    I think I like the polka dots the best! Lovely quilt!

    Reply
  8. Kirsty@Bonjour says

    September 28, 2011 at 1:20 am

    Awesome! I like the black/grey dot too – less interference with your colourful blocks.

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  9. Cathy says

    September 28, 2011 at 1:42 am

    This quilt is a stunner, I love it. For a border with a lot of work how about the heath, with butterflies appliqued randomly over it?!! xo

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  10. Maria says

    September 28, 2011 at 1:51 am

    Yes I would like the polka dot border too.

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  11. Happy in red says

    September 28, 2011 at 2:01 am

    Oh my, now that’s a lot of work!! I like the black-grey polkadot best for the boarder. Oh my, it’s gonna be a great quilt.
    Esther.

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  12. Bela says

    September 28, 2011 at 3:03 am

    Wonderful quilt, dear Lisa! I would border it in white, solid black for the front. I am sure you will decide on the best!!
    Spring arrived a little hot around here. Rainy and hot!
    Have a great day, dear Lisa!
    Bela

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  13. My Life In Quilts says

    September 28, 2011 at 3:25 am

    Love this quilt! I know I’m in the minority but I say go for the rings.

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  14. Kris says

    September 28, 2011 at 3:57 am

    *sigh* I love Hometown. So excellent choice there! Scrappy quilts are just so lovely. I would go for the rings (I’m a dramatic type obviously), but either of the other two would be ok. I would prefer the prints to plains.

    Love it so far.

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  15. Suburban Stitcher says

    September 28, 2011 at 4:07 am

    it’s so awesome! the contrast of the black fabric backgrounds and the white typed fabric…perfect! my choice is a dot for the binding. with all of the straight angles in the quilt, the dots would give some “roundness” to the edge.

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  16. Mhairi says

    September 28, 2011 at 4:26 am

    I love the circles but I think they are too vibrant for this quilt. I would use the polka dot if I was making it for me.
    The butterflies are lovely – great idea to use the words for the bodies.

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  17. Linda says

    September 28, 2011 at 5:01 am

    It looks stunning Lisa, I would opt for the rings as I think the grey polka dots are a bit flat. I can’t wait for the holidays.

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  18. Barbara says

    September 28, 2011 at 5:09 am

    very very beautiful!!!
    i like all your jobs :o)

    kiss

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  19. Sara says

    September 28, 2011 at 5:17 am

    I am thinking the Heath…love Heath:)

    It is really pretty though!!

    Isn’t that funny that we start thinking about our next quilt way before we finish the current one?!

    Reply
  20. Thimbleanna says

    September 28, 2011 at 5:29 am

    Haha — I see everyone has a different opinion! You’re making great progress on this quilt Lisa — I know you’ll make a great border choice!

    Reply
  21. em's scrapbag says

    September 28, 2011 at 6:08 am

    This quilt is fabulous!!! I think the black and grey dot would look great! But however you finish it is will be an amazing quilt.

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  22. Terriaw says

    September 28, 2011 at 6:20 am

    What a fun project to be working on. Looks like a great way to use scraps, something I find quite challenging. I vote for the black and grey polka dot too.

    Reply
  23. Julie says

    September 28, 2011 at 7:27 am

    i just love the butterfly quilt! so beautiful and colorful!! my vote is for the polka dots… looking forward to seeing the finished quilt 🙂

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  24. Silver Strands says

    September 28, 2011 at 8:24 am

    Oh how pretty! I say go for the rings.

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  25. Ullan tilkut says

    September 28, 2011 at 8:53 am

    Hi! Greetings from Finland! I love it! The colors are so fresh! It’s so nice to find other quilters all around the world! Have a nice day!

    Reply
  26. Kathy says

    September 28, 2011 at 9:40 am

    Wow this is spectacular – I’d go for the darkest border too – any other color or patter would draw that particular color from the center. Very well done!
    Your newest follower!
    🙂
    Kathy

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  27. Aimee says

    September 28, 2011 at 9:53 am

    Wow – looks amazing! I would do a thin (1″ finished or less) white border, with a thicker black border. I think that would frame it out and help contain all the gorgeous color you have going on.

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  28. Katherine says

    September 28, 2011 at 10:09 am

    It’s beautiful! You’ve taken those scraps and transformed them into gorgeous butterflies. I LOVE it!

    Hmmm…What about a double border? I thinking the black & white rings look fab with the black heath print. I know that whatever you decide, it will be perfect.

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  29. Judi says

    September 28, 2011 at 10:57 am

    Since you asked… Personally, I think the black with white rings is too busy for the quilt (I love that fabric, but not for this application). My preference would be the one that looks like linen. Or maybe even a solid black with no print or texture – to match what you used on the blocks. LOVE your blog. I’m sure whatever you choose will be super-cute!

    Reply
  30. Jenn says

    September 28, 2011 at 11:13 am

    I think it’s gorgeous! I would go for solid black or the black with white rings..

    Reply
  31. Nieves says

    September 28, 2011 at 11:16 am

    Polka dots, the darker the better, so the rich colours stand out. Lovely work!

    Reply
  32. Elisa says

    September 28, 2011 at 1:59 pm

    Hi! I’m fascinated by this. Did you use the same text print for each center or did you naturally have many? If you used the same text print, may I ask which one? Love it!

    Reply
  33. K-Sue says

    September 28, 2011 at 4:59 pm

    Hmmm…I think the black heath print, but you’ll be living with it 🙂

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  34. Janellybelly says

    September 28, 2011 at 5:04 pm

    It looks amazing, it has been so lovely to watch the progress of this quilt 😉 My pick would be the rings – i’m a sucker for B&W. See you soon xx

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  35. smileykylie says

    September 28, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    such gorgeousness!! I’d go a strip of black and the polka dots. happy holidays 🙂

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  36. Beertje Zonn says

    September 28, 2011 at 6:07 pm

    Wonderful quilt, I like it!

    Beertje Zonn

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  37. Pam says

    September 28, 2011 at 7:55 pm

    Love the quilt!! I think the black with gray polka dots would look good around the edges. Love it.

    Reply
  38. Chocolate Cat says

    September 28, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    This looks great! I keep changing my mind about which of these 3 I’d use but I think all of them would look great but so would bringing one color out….. Can’t wait to see what you decide.

    Reply
  39. Anne Heidi says

    September 29, 2011 at 9:15 am

    It looks great! A very Happy quilt 🙂 I like the fabric on the right side for the border… but they all look nice though!

    Reply
  40. teresamatz says

    September 29, 2011 at 9:29 am

    beautiful quilt! I would use either the rings or the dots, but rings would be my first choice….unless you have a black and white dot 🙂

    Reply
  41. Nanette Merrill says

    September 29, 2011 at 12:36 pm

    I love it. I really do. It is hard to say what would work best. You’ll make the right choice.

    Reply
  42. Rosa says

    September 29, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    It`s stunning,I love it.

    Reply
  43. VickiT says

    October 1, 2011 at 1:31 pm

    I think with all the bright colors and business of the butterflies etc and the backing you plan to use that I would use a solid black binding. That will finish off the edges like a frame and not detract from the beautiful colors and will also look awesome with the backing.

    Reply

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