It took waaay longer than I anticipated to get this border on the quilt. I didn't really know how many fried eggs I would need and after putting them on the design wall I knew I needed to make more.
I had planned just to put them on the upper and lower corners but instead I opted for randomly spaced fried eggs. I'm thinking that a great motif to quilt between the eggs would be strips of bacon.
I think you can see in this picture the fabric I used for the eggs has a swirly design in it. Kinda like the texture of real eggs. It is a new Kona fabric called Dimensions. They have it here at Fabric Shack.
And I've been thinking of names for my fine polka dotty hens. I like old-fashioned ones like Agnes or Beulah or Tillie and I think I'll do some kind of name placards when I get the quilt back from the quilter.
This one is definitely my favorite. That addled look and the appearance of the third eye lead me to believe she needs a special name. My oldest son is quite creative and he looked at her and said we should call her "Cher" - pronounced like "chair". He said it was short for Chernobyl. OMG!!! I know that it is kinda sick but I think it is funny. I feel for her, I really do.
Have a great day and I hope you got a good breakfast!
Happy stitching-
carol fun
He, he, he. Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLove the bacon idea.
Was at a breakfast meeting on Sat. Was served crispy bacon out of a ceramin pig platter! AWESOME!
I think I can see a Talulabell in there. lol You have done a marvellous job. The fried eggs really finish it off.
ReplyDeleteI love it! :0)
ReplyDeleteOh you must have a Bertha or Gertrude in the bunch. LOL
ReplyDeleteIt's adorable, Carol.
LOVE THE CHICKENS AND EGGS! Your quilt makes me laugh and starts my Monday off on the right foot!!
ReplyDeleteOh Carol you are a gal after my heart. Your quilt dispels anything sad and puts happiness in its place. Your son must take after his Mom with a sense of humor.
ReplyDeleteGrinning at your biddies there! Love the fried eggs border, it is really great. You might have an Ethel in that bunch, right? Maybe a Velma or Lois, too :)
ReplyDeleteCher...OMG
What an imagination I just love it. You are very creative.
ReplyDeleteSo so cute. How about a Hattie or Wilma. You're gonna have to pull names out of a hat. I love Cher!
ReplyDeletelove it - so fun!!
ReplyDeleteToo freakin' cute! Love it! :o)
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous....love all of the different fabrics...just adorable.
ReplyDeleteYour friend eggs in the border are a wonderful touch:) Awesome!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun quilt! Love it!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt has turned out super cute. I think the boarder was worth it.
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteIf you are looking for suggestions for names, I can suggest those of my grandmothers - Elsie Elizabeth and Sarah Alberta. My Aunts from that generation could also have namesakes.... Clara Belle, Flora Mae, and Hettie Louise. (poor Aunt Clara had to put up with being tortured once Clarabelle the Clown came into existence!) Love the quilt!
ReplyDeleteOh that is just absolutely wonderful. The bacon motif cracks me up!!! Those chicken and the eggs in the border are just unbelievably creative - fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteYour fried egg border is the perfect one to finish off this quilt. It is just the cutest quilt. Someone else suggested a name that I was going to mention too - Bertha which was one of my grandmothers's name. You are so creative and funny. I see where your son gets his humor.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is so cute. I love the chickens and the idea of bacon between the eggs is a great idea.
ReplyDeleteYour Son is a hoot!
I can't wait to see what you get into next.
Have a great day. :)
You have made one very, very fun and cute quilt............love it!
ReplyDeleteIt is turning out so cute! Love the eggs.
ReplyDeleteOh my heavens - the fried eggs are priceless. And absolutely, we have to have a little bacon with that!
ReplyDeleteI just love this quilt. It makes me smile everytime I see it. Thanks for making me happy!
That is absolutely adorable!! The eggs totally add to the quilt - great job!!
ReplyDeleteThe fried eggs make a perfect border for the chickens. How about a little fried bacon!
ReplyDeleteSo whimsical Carol. I love it!
ReplyDeleteVery fun quilt! Love the bacon and "Cher" ideas!!
ReplyDeletelove the chicken quilt too too funny
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