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QuiltyLisa 03-31-2009 05:40 AM

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This is a little boy quilt I am doing for my nephew. I think I should maybe add a red border also.. Opinions please?



Quilt I am doing for baby boy nephew.
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sandpat 03-31-2009 05:42 AM

To me it only depends on what size you want it to end up. I think it looks great right now without...but if you need it to be bigger, well, it will look great with the red one also. I would just make sure it ends up wider than the blue border.

mary quite contrary 03-31-2009 05:42 AM

Could you take a picture with some of the red beside it on one side?

I like it as it is.

sewjoyce 03-31-2009 05:43 AM

It's lovely just the way it is. But the red would add a dramatic touch!

QuiltyLisa 03-31-2009 05:44 AM

I am also considering a red binding..

k3n 03-31-2009 05:46 AM

i think it could take another border if you wanted it bigger - have you got enough of the red in the 9Ps? I agree it should be wider than the blue - maybe half as big again.

K x

thismomquilts 03-31-2009 05:51 AM

i would add red border and use red binding

Kyiav10 03-31-2009 07:09 AM

That is a great quilt!!!!

gcathie 03-31-2009 07:10 AM

Looks lovely just like that but it's up to you and how big you want it or how you want it to look....lot of help I am huh....:-)....sorry

Quilting Aggi 03-31-2009 07:11 AM

I like it the way it is...but it is true what others are saying, it depends how much bigger you want to make the quilt.

Really cute quilt!

Joan 03-31-2009 08:07 AM


Originally Posted by thismomquilts
i would add red border and use red binding


my thoughts exactly for what it's worth.....
BTW, beautiful quilt with or without any more border

Bevanger 03-31-2009 09:14 AM

i'm sure whatever you land up doing will be just perfect :D

mrs theo 03-31-2009 09:41 AM

I like it just the way it is! The colors are really well balanced and the quilt is fantastic!

BlueChicken 03-31-2009 09:55 AM

I would leave it and just use red binding. Unless you want to make it bigger, like the others said. :-)

MadQuilter 03-31-2009 10:33 AM

I like it the way it is. The focus is in the center because the colors pop. But a red border/binding would add a punch.

Justquilting 03-31-2009 11:57 AM

If you want to make it bigger...I'd add the red. If not..it looks great now!! Beautiful!! :D

KGoodhand 03-31-2009 11:59 AM

I agree with the others!
I think the red border would add a punch if you need it bigger but if not the red binding would be great too!
Just my opinion!
Kendra

Marcia 03-31-2009 12:03 PM

I also vote to leave the quilt as is and bind in red.

judithb 03-31-2009 05:24 PM

Since you asked...a red border would really make a statement. I like to use what ever fabric is on the back for the border. Love the quilt as it is too!
Judith

rosemary128 03-31-2009 05:32 PM

I love the blue border! Such a cute quilt.

Debbie1 03-31-2009 05:32 PM

It's very nice the way it is, but if you want it bigger - red would be great with it.

littlehud 03-31-2009 07:11 PM

I like it just the way it is. A red border wouldn't be bad, but I don't think it's needed.

sewnsewer2 03-31-2009 07:25 PM

I like it just the way it is, but then the red would look good too. I love those monsters! He will love it I'm sure. :D

mpspeedy 04-01-2009 07:59 AM

I wouldn't bother unless it needs to be bigger. Sometimes more is just more. It is a charming quilt.

Tippy 04-01-2009 10:00 AM

I agree with everyone that said leave as is and bind in red.

barbrdunn 07-23-2010 11:20 AM


Originally Posted by QuiltyLisa
I am also considering a red binding..

I like that idea...a red border might be too overwhelming.

gollytwo 07-23-2010 11:35 AM

I WOULDN'T ADD ANOTHER BORDER. BUT WOULD BIND IN RED

sewnsew 07-23-2010 11:38 AM

I love the bright colors you've used. I like the borders the way you have them !

mountain-moma 07-23-2010 12:16 PM

I think red would look so pretty on it as a border(:) sure is a pretty quilt

wvdek 07-23-2010 01:11 PM

No extra border, but i would bind in the green. I think there is enough red in it and I like red.

Rachel 07-23-2010 01:15 PM

I think it looks great just like it is... red binding would be awesome.

susie0808 07-23-2010 02:14 PM


Originally Posted by QuiltyLisa
I am also considering a red binding..

Me too!!! Red binding will look great! So pretty!!

lalaland 07-23-2010 03:31 PM

Your color choices are fabulous, it is just too dang cute!

Diane007 11-03-2012 06:02 PM

just love it....
nice

irishrose 11-03-2012 06:06 PM

If you like the size, then just bind it in red. You can make your binding a little wider for punch - 2 1/2" isn't set in stone.

broomstix 11-03-2012 06:36 PM

really cute. great the way it is, depends on how big you would like it.

snownannie 11-03-2012 06:49 PM

Quilt is way to cute!! I think the red border would really add to it.


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