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    Old 05-13-2016, 07:39 AM
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    Your quilt lends itself to some GREAT modern quilting. I would put 2 borders on it. A narrow brown and a wider green. It's lovely.
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    Old 05-13-2016, 12:41 PM
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    There is no law that says you must love everything you make. I would just finish it up and donate it. Someone else will love it and the warmth. My two cents worth.
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    Old 05-13-2016, 03:14 PM
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    Your quilt is very pretty and I like it a lot. I would go with a white 2 1/2 inch dashing around it, then a dark brown 3 1/2 inch border the bind it in green. You will be surprised what it will look like once it is quilted. The quilting will set your pattern off and display it nicely. I love your quilt! Good luck on whatever you decide.
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    Old 05-13-2016, 05:24 PM
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    How about dividing into 2 squares by 2 squares with a bright border, as lap quilts table toppers or 1 by 3 with border as table runner, or just donate it . Some oneelse will love it. Diane C.
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    Old 05-14-2016, 12:31 AM
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    I would definitely use a dark border, perhaps a rich batik. I like this quilt and the pattern is very good.
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    Old 05-14-2016, 05:04 AM
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    I think the picture is of the finished quilt. I like that kind of quilt. Interesting to look at
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    Old 05-15-2016, 03:55 AM
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    It is a beautiful top. Add a framing boarder in a dark grey and then find a bright border picking up some of the colors and it will be striking.
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    Old 05-15-2016, 03:56 AM
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    Your first quilt off the longarm was gorgeous and the quilting just made it stunning.
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