Adding a border *after* the quilting

[Mchelem]

So I was looking at my chevron quilt, after I quilted it and just didn't think it was big enough.

So, I decided to add a border all around it which of course was a pain, because I had already quilted it. I sewed the front and back pieces on the sides, and have added the bottom, and butted my batting up to my edges, but now I am second quessing myself. I need second opinions lol



I haven't added the top peices yet, as i am going to embroider the little girls name on the top in the same grays as I used in the chevron pattern and then entire thing will be bound in gray (I am using the backing to self bind)

what do you think?? Did I mess up my beautiful chevron quilt??? I am having a pity party type of day, so everything seems to be bothering me!!!

[GinnyKNC]

I love the border on there! Just my two cents.

[buckeyequilter]

Pretty quilt. I don't know how to attach it but maybe you can find some quilt as you go instructions for attaching it...I would think the seams would show if you just sewed it together.

[Swedish leo]

I just love it with the borders !!! It is beautiful and i think you made a great job!

[MartinaG]

Once you add the quilting to the border nobody will notice that it was an add-on. It is very lovely.

[Iris Girl]

I think the border adds character and draws the eye to the beautiful chevron. nice job great choice in colors

[Hulamoon]

I think it's perfect! Can't even tell that's not what you planned. My chevron has been on my wall for 3months. I'm stalling so when the ufo # comes up I have to tackle it. lol

[kensington]

Ooooo add a black one too! If you can continue the quilting and finish it out, go for it. It doesn't appear in the pic to be an after add on.

[snippet]

It's very pretty with the border. I like the addition.

[Claire Hallman]

Go for it, it is very nice.