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Old 01-01-2010, 01:02 PM
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Here is the finished (maybe) quilt top. My DH wants a brown border so I added it in between but now I am wondering if I should or should not put the outer brown border as well. Thought? Which do you prefer?
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I Love that pattern and golor choices :mrgreen: I kind of like the way the brown seperates the border :thumbup:
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I like the 1st pic.
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Old 01-01-2010, 01:05 PM
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Yes, go for the extra row of brown. Makes it look complete. besides, it'll be easier to do the binding on a solid piece than the pieced border!!
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Thank you! :) Up close they have flowers here and there but it is more manly colors haha. :)
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Ohh good point esq I hadnt even though about that!!
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It is purely a personal thing - no right or wrong answers. I would go for another outer border,however, to help frame the quilt - but that is just me.

BTW I like the quilt - Nice job.
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I vote for the extra border of brown, too. Nice work!
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Thank you so much. :) It is my first that is any real size. The rest have all been lap quilt size, table runners, wall hangings, and other quilted gifts. :) DH loves it so that makes me happy too!
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I think another boarder would look great, would finish it off nicely.
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