Hi,
This is my first picture i'm brave enouph to show, because I don't know what to do to finish it. I bought fabric from Walmart and now I can't get anymore, and don't have enouph to finish . Would it look dumb if I just put a binding around it or does it need a border?

Thank You
Norma

Pretty quilt, nice job. I don't think it would look silly with no border.

It's great. Love the colors.

I think just the binding would look good. Very pretty quilt!

I think it needs a very thin (2 inches?) border then a binding. Darkest blue would be nice.

In addition to most or all of the big-name brands, Marshall's Dry Goods sells a lot of the fabrics found at Walmart. Look in General Fabrics.

http://www.marshalldrygoods.com/store/

Crow's Nest Quilting specializes in Red Rooster but also carries some of the fabs found at Walmart, and some from P&B Textiles.


http://stores.ebay.com/CROWSNESTQUIL...Q_scZ1QQ_sopZ1

both sites have great prices and excellent service.

Does this belong on another thread?

The first post said she can't find any more of the original fabric she used.

Looks nice! It would look good either way. If you wanted a border, you could add a marble or other tonal if you can't find matching fabric. It would blend in just fine.

I've done log cabins with no border and they look just fine. Love your quilt.

I think a dark blue border and binding would look great!

Could you post a closer pic of the fabs? I might have some of the blues.

I hope this is close enouph. I can take pictures of each individual fabric. I do have a few pieces left.

Norma

K lemme go dig in my blues will see if I've got anything that'll go with what you have :)

Okies here's what I got,
top and bottom ones I have bout 1/2 yd more or less of each
middle one I've got a 1 1/4 yd of.

If any will work PM your addy and I'll pop 'm in the mail tomorrow.

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It is very pretty. Some of my favorite colors. I would put a border around it.

I would put a border on it. Like someone else said, about a 2" border then a skinny binding.

I would bind it in blue (or white) and call it a day. It looks great as is, no reason to add a border if you're not crazy about doing it.

I just love the log cabin pattern, I just haven't made one yet. One of these days...

I think it is beautiful just as it is. The binding will frame it perfectly.

I've done some with & without a border!
It's whatever you prefer.
If the size is big enough I'd just do a binding!
Dark blue would frame it.

I wouldn't add a border but I would bind it in red to bring out the red center blocks.

It would look nice with no border and just binding, but perhaps a narrow red border and a little wider dark blue border would really bring out the red in your center block. JMHO.

I would do a 2" skinny dark blue border then a 6" white border with binding in a complimentary colored.

I would add a 1 1/2 - 2" border in a med to dark blue. It's ok if it's not the same fabric, just use one that compliments it. If it were mine I would probably add another 4 1/2" border after that. I love to use a fabric in my outer borders that have most of my colors in it, such as a pretty floral or some other design.

I don't put border on log cabin quilt .

dark blue would make a nice border - maybe 2 1/2 to3 inches.

I think it looks great! Not the point of the thread here - but I would love to see more!

I made a Log Cabin for Jim for Christmas, and it does not have a border. I think it came out okay.

I think it needs a border too. It's very pretty. A nice border would really set it off.

Traditionally log cabins have a first very narrow--say an inch--of the center fabric. It always looks nice. BUT--I think yours would looks lovely with a border of blue or just a binding. It's so pretty--whatever you decide it's going to be a winner.

If it's the size you want I'd get some material that is the darker blue and bind it, if not you can put one or several borders on it as long as you keep to the same color family, it'll look fine. I really like it, you did a great job.

It depends on how big you want it, it looks good now, but if you want it bigger then add a boarder. nice job thank you for sharing.

I agree with this thought. If the quilt needs to be larger to fit your bed, then add on a couple borders, if not make them skinnier. But bringing that dark pink/red out to the edge along with a dark blue would really frame it nicely, I think.

Hi Norma,
Did a screen shot of your square and put an arrow on the light blue fabric. I've seen this one at JoAnn Fabrics and they also have one in a darker blue that would work pick up the darker blue in the next strip so either one would work nicely to add a border all the way around and then to bind off. I do agree with the other ladies too though that you could just bind it off and call it good. It's a beautiful quilt and great colors. This is one of those personal preference things so decide and enjoy using it.
Hugs
Patty

This is going to look lovely whatever you choose.
My choice would be a dark blue border the same width as your log cabin squares.

Great quilt. I think a small border and then bind

that is a very beauitful quilt love your colors in quilt

That light blue is very similar to a fabric called Fusions, can't remember who makes it but most LQS carry it. If I were working on this quilt, I would probably go with a 1-1/2" inside border of this light blue then go with about a 4-5" outer border of a dark blue. However, keep in mind, it's YOUR quilt. It will talk to you and let you know what it needs, if anything. There's no right or wrong quilts. Great job by the way !!

nice colors