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I just put the last piece on this quilt top and am ready to start auditioning borders. I am totally blank, can only think of adding a purple border. I am open to any other suggestions....
It is a bit hard to tell, but there is a one inch continuation of the sashing all around the part I have done.
What might you do it this was your quilt? Thanks for any suggestions.
Dina
Very pretty - if it were mine, I'd finish it the way it is (no border).
Lori
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________________________________________________Originally Posted by Doggramma
I agree .. very pretty as is ...
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Ditto. It's just right.
Last edited by Greenheron; 12-27-2014 at 02:11 PM. Reason: typo
I agree I like it simple w/o the extra border. I wouldn't add any unless I was needing size, even then I'd be more apt to add another row or column before a border.
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I'm not a "scrappy"type quilter but I think if it were mine and I needed to add a border to finish to a desired size I would audition one made from all the fabrics I used in the design. I think my first possibility would be differing lengths pieced together diagonally with a small consistent piece from the sashing fabric acting as a "cornerstone" in between each pair of diagonally cut pieces. Am I making any sense? Sorry really tired tonight. My 1st choice would be no border if not needed to reach a certain size. Beautiful quilt!
Come to Me and I will give you rest--Jesus.
I might do a border with the "filmstrip" look. Little squares of the jewel tone colours separated with equal size white squares all the way around the quilt and then a solid border. It is pretty the way it us now also.
I agree with Tartan. Do the "filmstrip" look, another narrow white border, then a solid colored border.
I think, if the size is what you like, I would not use a border. Perhaps just another white strip around and then the white binding. It's a beautiful layout! ...and the colors are really nice.
One step at a time, always forward.
i like both cybrarian's and tatan's suggestions. great quilt!
Nancy in western NY
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