Possible Fabrics for the Back of Dad's Quilt

What do you think?

Merry Christmas Dad!

Kitten, the Quilt Inspector, gives her approval.

But wait, are we sure we don't want a border? Maybe something in black to set it off? Or would that mess with the navy blue too much?

Well, Dad, it is a mostly finished top. That means it still needs to be quilted, so I will be mailing it off (to the quilter) soon; once I decide if it needs borders or not. I am thinking the blue and red should be quilted with something "cloud like" and the whitish stripes should have wavy lines. Suggestions about the border and/or quilt designs are welcome as I am quite open-minded.

(Please No) More Airplanes

Kitten thinks she needs to help me finish the airplanes.

Because they have taken over the sewing room.

Now that the red ones are done,

All 53 are ready to be put together into a quilt. But I am scared. I think quilting them "as you go" would be easiest, but I have never done that (on a machine) before. I have a book with directions, so perhaps a small practice project is needed first. Or maybe I will take a break and finish something else. I need a completed project. Or some holiday cheer.

Did I say anything about my car being broken? Yesterday I wanted to do some errands, but the car was dead. It tried to start, but sounded pitiful and then gave up. We (once someone else was home) pushed it out of the garage and jump-started it. I drove it straight to the dealership as it (the car) was due for a 60K check-up anyhow. After I call my son's attorney to see how much he wants, I am going to pick up my car ($700 repair bill). The kids are getting useful things for Christmas like smoke alarms, dog food and bath towels. Can't be helped. The "pie" can only be divided into so many pieces.