Need Advice on border for Crystal Star Pattern
04-18-2013, 05:02 PM
#82
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Oh my goodness - your quilt, and the colors you chose for it, are stunning. I'm not an experienced quilter, but I think it's perfect just the way it is - nothing else is needed. However, as others have mentioned, it is your handiwork and you have the final say in the matter, so make yourself happy. Only wish I could emulate it, or, if you decide you don't want it, I will give it a good home!
04-18-2013, 05:22 PM
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Absolutely gorgeous center star!!!! The border fabric is very pretty, but if it were me, no I wouldn't use them together. IMHO they clash in my world. However, that being said it is only what appeals to you that really matters. Close your eyes, visualize it- go forth and sew!
04-18-2013, 05:27 PM
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Wow! You have lots of varying opinions. I agree with not using that border. IMHO it doesn't fit with the center, which is beautiful! Great for a first paperpiecing. I would say no border or piano keys border in the left over pieces from the center.
04-18-2013, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by lfletcher
I love your star and I like the border fabric, just not together. The border fabric seems very traditional to me where the star does not so my objection is with the style of the border fabric not the colors.
04-18-2013, 06:03 PM
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Nope, sorry, I don't like this border. The flowers just doesn't do the star justice. They do match in color, but for me not in eye. Solid light border would be my choice. Someone on this board stated to stand back and squint your eyes. I never tried it, but that might help to make up your mind. Put a different border on opposite sides and step back to see what appeals most to you.
04-18-2013, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by doodledo
I love the star. My eye draws to the border when I look at the picture. If it was mine, I would want the eye to be drawn to the star. I wouldn't put a border. But that's just me. It is very nice!
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