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Could you give me some suggestions on my borders?

Could you give me some suggestions on my borders?

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Old 04-13-2016, 02:18 AM
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Is 7" the space between your bird squares? I think that having that space repeated and then black binding would have a nice simpleness to it.
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Old 04-13-2016, 03:17 AM
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You all have given me so much to think about. Thanks for all the suggestions. Now, to go pull out some of my stash and play with some of your ideas. I'll post it in the pictures section when I get the top done.
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Old 04-13-2016, 04:04 AM
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Originally Posted by DOTTYMO View Post
I would frame with a black same size as sashing. Then using the green put a 31/2" border. I would then see if it needs another border. A 7" may be too over powering in one go.
it is a beautiful quilt so take your time deciding.
I'm with Dottymo. Frame it in black then green sashing. I would not make the outside border bigger than the sashing.
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Old 04-14-2016, 08:48 AM
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I think a black border the same size as around the birds would work best. I think a 7" border is a bit large, perhaps 2 borders - first 3" then a 4". I would definitely audition the fabrics, but what about a creamy color to go with the bird backgrounds and then the green as the outer border?
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Old 04-14-2016, 08:58 AM
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Beautiful quilt ! I think the 1" black would be nice.. really frame it up!
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Old 04-14-2016, 09:22 AM
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I would go with black as others but mostly wanted to let you know it's beautiful.
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Old 04-14-2016, 07:20 PM
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wdhat about a black stop border the same width of the black in the sashing, then do 2 opposite corners with a row of flying geese (green and ??) going around those 2 corners, and the other 2 opposite corners maybe some of the suggested applique designs?
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Old 04-16-2016, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Tiggersmom View Post
I would frame it in black and add a red border with a black binding.
I was also thinking of adding some red in there. Love the quilt and am looking forward to seeing it finished. You have some great ideas here.
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Old 04-17-2016, 02:42 AM
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Well, you all have given me so many good ideas but, it's done now and I've posted it over in the pictures section. Thanks, all.
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