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Old 03-28-2017, 07:19 AM
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It is gorgeous! Good luck in the competition & please show us a pic when you finish.
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Old 03-28-2017, 07:38 AM
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I think if you use a purple binding and use purple thread to do a quilting design in the white, it would look great. Maybe whatever pattern you use for the outer border repeat it in a smaller version at the 6 white intersections inside the quilt to pull it together. I am suggesting something subtle that would show up and yet not detract from the very pretty dresdens.
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Old 03-28-2017, 08:10 AM
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I think I'm going to echo quilt in white in the white areas (I'm worried that purple would be too much with all the movement in the fabrics). I will probably echo purple in the Dresdens. And then echo the scallops in white on the borders.

I really appreciate the input and the votes of confidence
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Old 03-28-2017, 08:36 AM
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Lovely Dresden Plate! Can you do a scalloped border and still meet the size requirements? I think scallops and purple binding would look awesome.
This is what came to my mind too tartan. It would really add that something, something.
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Old 03-28-2017, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Tartan View Post
Lovely Dresden Plate! Can you do a scalloped border and still meet the size requirements? I think scallops and purple binding would look awesome.
Love this idea too!
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Old 03-28-2017, 09:04 AM
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I think it's perfect the way it is. Adding more might make it too busy. Very pretty!
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Old 03-28-2017, 09:28 AM
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You have done a beautiful work of art. I also like Tartan's idea of the scalloped borders and purple binding.
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Old 03-28-2017, 12:00 PM
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Beautiful quilt and one of my favorite colors. What about doing a drunkards path block in the border but keep it pretty small. Hope you understand what I am talking about.
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Old 03-28-2017, 12:57 PM
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I agree with previous comments. The ideas of adding half-dresdens, mini-dresdens, colored quilting in the borders all crossed my mind. Please post your finished quilt. I'm sure whatever you choose will just add to it.
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I like Tartan's idea. Good luck with it.
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