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GrammaNancy 05-03-2010 06:22 AM

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So I seem to be putting a lot of block together with no apparent reason... Other than maybe trying a new bllock or method. The other day a used these fabrics I have had for years. Now I am wondering what color border would look good. I seem to lean towards black all the time and maybe I need to branch out??? Should they have a fabric in between, is that called sashing? Thank you.

hazeljane 05-03-2010 06:40 AM

I don't think I would add sashing- it seems like the design already includes it with the gold and red. I might add another strip of gold/red on the sides that end up without them.

I'd border with a narrow strip of black (like 1 inch) and then a wider strip of the red. About the same width as the red square. I think that would make it pop.

Very cute quilt!

Ditter43 05-03-2010 07:06 AM


Originally Posted by hazeljane
I don't think I would add sashing- it seems like the design already includes it with the gold and red. I might add another strip of gold/red on the sides that end up without them.

I'd border with a narrow strip of black (like 1 inch) and then a wider strip of the red. About the same width as the red square. I think that would make it pop.

Very cute quilt!

I agree!

Ditter

amma 05-03-2010 07:08 AM

Very pretty blocks!!! I like the previous suggestions too :D:D:D

GrammaNancy 05-03-2010 11:27 AM

Thank you all, thats a great idea, never would have thought of it on my own

Boston1954 05-03-2010 04:12 PM

I would go with the gold. It is nice and bright. Since there is black on the inner section, you do not want to have too much of it.

littlehud 05-03-2010 07:07 PM

Those are cute blocks. I would leave them as is.

cjomomma 05-04-2010 11:09 AM

I started to say you already have sashing until I realized it was your floor. :). Thank goodness cause I wasn't liking your choice of sashing with those colors. I can be a little slow. I don't think it needs any sashing the colors seem to work well together as for a border I'm not sure.

theresse 05-04-2010 01:04 PM

Really nice blks, you are doing great. Theresse

Marjpf 05-04-2010 01:22 PM


Originally Posted by hazeljane
I don't think I would add sashing- it seems like the design already includes it with the gold and red. I might add another strip of gold/red on the sides that end up without them.

I'd border with a narrow strip of black (like 1 inch) and then a wider strip of the red. About the same width as the red square. I think that would make it pop.

Very cute quilt!

This gets my vote, too. Great job on the blocks. I love the crow fabric! Please post a picture when it's all done.


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