Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Pictures
Help with border choices >

Help with border choices

Help with border choices

Thread Tools
 
Old 06-24-2012, 05:51 AM
  #31  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Upland CA
Posts: 18,376
Default

Small dark green
mighty is offline  
Old 06-24-2012, 06:41 AM
  #32  
Super Member
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Oregon
Posts: 1,614
Default

I like the idea of a border of the yellowish fabric that you used in the body of the quilt, the same width as you had in the yellow blocks that 'sash' between each block. Then I'd cut wider piano keys of all the fabrics you used in the center to make longer lengths, attach to the sides and then cut a scalloped edging to soften all the angular edges in the center. Then it doesn't take away from the beautiful blocks. Wonderful quilt!
DebbE is offline  
Old 06-24-2012, 07:22 AM
  #33  
Super Member
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 1,265
Default

I would affix a narrow beige border (the same fabric framing each block), then another dark border the same width. I think you need to visually connect the beige "framing" then stop your eye with another narrow dark border BEFORE you audition a wider border of yet another fabric. Love the colors and layout!
Wunder-Mar is offline  
Old 09-14-2012, 12:19 PM
  #34  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 13,120
Default

How about NO border at all?
Just bind it with your "yellowish" fabric!
I've been seeing "no border" quilts a lot lately!
Jammin' Jane is offline  
Old 09-14-2012, 12:46 PM
  #35  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 460
Default

beigh boarder then paino keys in all the colours
debquilts2 is offline  
Old 09-14-2012, 06:00 PM
  #36  
Senior Member
 
lenette's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Lansing, Michigan
Posts: 504
Default

I really love this quilt. It is so soothing. But I don't think I would use black. If you can, use one of the fabrics in the quilt, then another border of the background fabric.
lenette is offline  
Old 09-15-2012, 06:33 AM
  #37  
Super Member
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Oregon
Posts: 1,614
Default

I'd do the narrow border in the sashing color, and then do the final border wider (maybe 4" or so?) in piano keys that are the same width as your fabric strips in the quilt. If you really want a nice finish I'd do a slight scallop on that final border to soften the quilt as there are so many lines (no curves) in the quilt. Your quilt is lovely!

Wow - just realized I commented on this quilt 2 1/2 months ago -- but am glad I'd do the same thing at least! I need a cup of tea...... : )

Last edited by DebbE; 09-15-2012 at 06:36 AM. Reason: already commented previously! : )
DebbE is offline  
Old 09-15-2012, 06:44 AM
  #38  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan
Posts: 5,626
Default

Its a beauty no matter which of the selections of border you choose
jojosnana is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
kristakz
Main
13
07-30-2012 07:55 AM
AFQSinc
Main
15
06-19-2012 12:35 PM
Derla
Main
20
09-01-2011 10:10 PM
Quiltforme
Main
47
12-10-2010 06:34 AM
btiny36
Pictures
32
11-14-2010 04:49 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



FREE Quilting Newsletter