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    Old 10-21-2012, 08:08 AM
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    hi!

    this just needs its borders quilted.

    i'm a bit stuck though. the borders are slightly asymmetrical.

    so...straight lines? straight lines with star clusters? stars? wavy lines?

    what would you do?

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    Old 10-21-2012, 08:10 AM
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    Maybe a large XXX pattern?
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    My vote is for wavy lines with stars, keeping in the patriotic theme of the colors. Nice work!
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    I agree with Pinkiris ... keep the patriotic theme going. That leave you many options depending on your skill and comfort level.

    Stars, flags, ocean waves, mountains?, Statue of Liberty, Liberty Bell ...

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    Old 10-22-2012, 01:17 AM
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    Sorry, not quilting suggestions, but it's a really nice quilt!
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    I like the XXX suggestion. Great quilt!
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    i went with wavy lines and stars. my machine quilting skills need much much work, but i'll post pictures in the finished forum in a couple of days. thanks for your help!

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    I agree with the large XXX pattern but would also like to say what a fabulous quilt that is!! The colours are spectacular. LOL - Anne
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