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08-02-2009, 05:59 PM

Iluv2quilt

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Finally, I have the bulk of the top done!! :D :D :D Over 3,000 tiny pieces! Now I'm just debating on borders for this quilt. I'm thinking to put a 5" - 8" black border with 4 patches as cornerstones. What do you all think? Any other ideas?? I'm open to any and all suggestions.

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08-02-2009, 06:00 PM

Iluv2quilt

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I'm sorry! All the colors didn't turn show up outside. Probably should have taken the picture in the house.

08-02-2009, 06:04 PM

janRN

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WOW!! That is awesome. Your colors and your work are beautiful. Sorry I can't help you with a border selection--I'm too overwhelmed by that quilt!!

08-02-2009, 06:11 PM

2wheelwoman

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Love, love, love the quilt! It's spectacular! I like the idea of the black border, but not sure about cornerstones. But, then again, I never know what to do on my OWN quilts, so you just have to go with your gut.

08-02-2009, 06:27 PM

Jim's Gem

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Wow!!! Lots of tiny pieces. It's beautiful!

08-02-2009, 06:37 PM

tlrnhi

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No clue on the border.
I'm still trying to get over all those little pieces!

08-02-2009, 06:54 PM

amma

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Awesome!!! It is a jewel!!! :D :D :D
I would go with the black border and the cornerstones,
maybe quilt the borders with bright varigated threads?

08-02-2009, 07:03 PM

Iluv2quilt

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Thank you so much everyone! :D :D :D

Great idea Amma - I just love varigated thread on black. It shows up so well.

08-02-2009, 07:06 PM

Lisanne

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Are you kidding? It looks just like jewels! You can take a picture of the finished quilt indoors and we'll all compare. It's gorgeous!

08-02-2009, 07:11 PM

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it is gorgeous...myyyy woorrd how many pieces are there in that quilt!! :shock: lucky it didnt show up all the colors outside or i would have been blinded....bedazzled even! :lol: