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10-09-2013, 04:11 PM

#21

Quilter 65

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Who'd thunk that stripe would make such fantastic blocks? That is awesome and I love the star setting with it. Very pretty.

10-10-2013, 03:34 AM

#22

Lavada

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beautiful quilt and ugly fabric can sure turn into the swan I vote for black too

10-10-2013, 03:40 AM

#23

thequilteddove

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I'd do a 1 1/2" black sashing all around, then border it in a solid purple or turquoise (that is turquoise isn't it?). Personally I'd go for the purple

Then I'd do a pretty e2e design in the center w/a separate border using grapes on a vine design.

10-10-2013, 04:32 AM

#24

Seaside gal

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Quote:

Originally Posted by QuiltE

Black ...

Though I would audition the black, along with the purple ... black the width of the 1/2 hexie, then purple, then more black, probably the width of the first black plus the purple. Possibly wider. Then bind it off with the purple. Yes, I am thinking leave off the striped border. For a reference of the original fabric, include it on your backing.

If you decide on the purple as I suggested, .... don't introduce a new fabric. Just cut the purple stripe (with seam width) from your original fabric for a perfect coordinated effort. Likewise use the original fabric for the binding.

I agree with this idea. The striped border seems to detract from the hexies and they are beautiful.

10-10-2013, 04:49 AM

#25

gardnergal970

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Originally Posted by scisyb220

This might be a voice in the dark, but how about a small green border matching the green in the fabric? It will highlight the purple and then finish with a black border to tie it together. I just think that it might give enough contrast to define the edges but punch up purples. Just a thought.

That was my first thought also. I also like the thought of using the original fabric in such away that it look like a piano key boarder rather than a long stripe.

10-10-2013, 06:24 AM

#26

cpcarolyn

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Great quilt. I vote for black.

10-10-2013, 06:50 AM

#27

roadrunr

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I like it just the way it is with no sashing in between the blocks.

10-10-2013, 08:16 AM

#28

jbj137

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Nothing UGLY about that one.

10-10-2013, 08:19 AM

#29

Ann1948

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White. I think if you use black, the secondary pattern of stars will be distorted. Love the quilt, and it will look good regardless of the border

10-10-2013, 08:37 AM

#30

Shorebird

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tartan

I love your blocks! I do like the black and I think if you used purple you would lose the block definition. I like the blocks the way you have them now without sashing so the secondary black stars show. The stripe will make a nice border. Whatever you decide, it will be a great quilt.

I AGREE TOTALLY!! I like the black for the inner border - great definition.