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Old 09-22-2010, 07:24 PM
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I seem to remember the total border should be 3/4ths of a block size.
Larger usually looks like you're just trying to make the quilt bigger.
That's interesting---never heard that before. Will have to remember that. Always good information here.
I think it was a guest on the old Alex Anderson show about borders.
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I've read that borders should be some fraction of your block size. For example, a 6" block, you could use, 1", 2",3",maybe even 4". Or a combination like 1" & 3".
I think in this example, the 4" might look too big, but I would "audition" it before I committed to a size.
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Originally Posted by gollytwo
Originally Posted by GrandmaJeanne
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I seem to remember the total border should be 3/4ths of a block size.
Larger usually looks like you're just trying to make the quilt bigger.
That's interesting---never heard that before. Will have to remember that. Always good information here.
I think it was a guest on the old Alex Anderson show about borders.
Thank you from your information I learnt more from you but I don't understand..what is 3/4ths ...pleas explain more for me....
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3/4ths of the block size or .75 of it. If block is 8 inches, 3/4ths of the measurement of the block would be 6 inches.
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Originally Posted by nursie76
3/4ths of the block size or .75 of it. If block is 8 inches, 3/4ths of the measurement of the block would be 6 inches.
Thank you soo much.....If my block size is 12 my border would be 9", wouldn't it........thanks again.
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Old 09-23-2010, 04:19 AM
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Originally Posted by lotus63000
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3/4ths of the block size or .75 of it. If block is 8 inches, 3/4ths of the measurement of the block would be 6 inches.
Thank you soo much.....If my block size is 12 my border would be 9", wouldn't it........thanks again.
Yes that is correct. :thumbup:
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3/4ths of the block size or .75 of it. If block is 8 inches, 3/4ths of the measurement of the block would be 6 inches.
Thank you soo much.....If my block size is 12 my border would be 9", wouldn't it........thanks again.
Yes that is correct. :thumbup:
But, probably too large a border unless it's pieced
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I have 6 inch squares...trying to figure out what would look the best for borders. I think I would like to add three.
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