Finally, all the squares are stitched together in the Masterpiece blanket and so I’m on to edging it.
All the squares!
I had grand ideas of a fancy edging originally, and I did test out one option that I thought would look great:
Test on a spare granny square
But actually I hate it! I’m sure it would look fine on a baby blanket, but it just wasn’t right for the masterpiece. If you do like it, you can find the instructions here. I realised, however, that what I want for the masterpiece is a frame: something simple. I have never been keen on very fancy picture frames, so why should this be any different?
I have, therefore, decided to start with a few rows of trebles so that there’s a simple base to work from and after that, I think I’m going to do some rows with granny-square style clusters of three trebles, followed by a wavy edge like this:
Bunny Mummy’s Double-V Edging (click on the picture to visit her web site for instructions)
That way, the focus will still be the squares. I might go as far as doing the outer few rows in black rather than blueberry, but I’m not sure yet.
I haven’t even managed the first round of trebles yet, but at least I’ve made a start and so it should be completed within a few weeks if I focus. After that, I just need to get the scrapbook in order and (finally) update the Masterpiece page here on the blog. The end really is in sight!
The Snail of Happiness 
iamsimplyhooked
/ July 10, 2014I agree – I like the idea of fancy edges, and I keep trying them out, but in practice I prefer something neat that frames the work and lets it speak for itself.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ July 10, 2014I think I like the fancy things when I see them in isolation, and perhaps they are great for a very plain object, but usually I’ve made something quite interesting in itself!
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davidprosser
/ July 10, 2014As expected it looks absolutely fantastic. A simple edging for conformity will not distract from the colours and patterns of the centre. Well done you and all those who contributed.
xxx Hugs Galore xxx
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The Snail of Happiness
/ July 10, 2014Your contribution is already in the scrapbook, David, but I’ve got lots that still need to be stuck in… that’s a lovely thing too, but much more difficult to photograph. I think I might do a Prezi ‘show’ with all of the letters and squares, which would be easier to browse on-line than the current page.
xxx
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katechiconi
/ July 10, 2014I’m going to miss the Masterpiece Community. I feel you should immediately start your Tree of Life blanket so that we don’t suffer from Participation Withdrawal Symptoms… PS, my Diggers Club Seed Annual is out – would you like a Skype so I can tell you what’s in it and send you anything you can’t live without?
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The Snail of Happiness
/ July 10, 2014That would be great…
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Mrs P
/ July 10, 2014I think the v edging will frame the blanket to perfection, it’s all come together wonderfully
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The Snail of Happiness
/ July 10, 2014Thank you… it’s rather hot work finishing it off at the moment… bad timing to have to do this in the summer!
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narf77
/ July 10, 2014So if you don’t like the bobbles I take it this is out of the question? 😉
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/litlle-hen-lace
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wscottling
/ July 10, 2014Hahaha! That’s great! I’m going to have to save that one to my favorites.
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The Snail of Happiness
/ July 10, 2014I’m trying to imagine where it might be appropriate… hmmm
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narf77
/ July 11, 2014Lubbly jubbly isn’t it 🙂
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wscottling
/ July 10, 2014It looks wonderful. I also think a less fancy edging is better. 🙂
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The Snail of Happiness
/ July 10, 2014Thank you… I’ve managed to get around it once now!
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katythenightowl
/ July 10, 2014I’m totally with you on using a simpler edging. The Masterpiece speaks for itself, and a simple edging, as you said, will frame it beautifully 🙂
Well done you, at getting it so very well together 🙂
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The Snail of Happiness
/ July 11, 2014I’m bashing on with the simple edge… nearly two rounds completed!
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oaktagdesigns
/ July 11, 2014Its amazing!! Must have been a lot of work!
I agree with the simpler edging. Bobbles wouldve just distracted.
How excited its nearly complete!
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The Snail of Happiness
/ July 11, 2014Thank you, but it wouldn’t have been possible without a whole lot of friends… roll of honour to follow soon!
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