Opinion: Thick or thin border?

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05-14-2013, 02:13 PM

#21

Diane007

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hi the second one the wider

05-14-2013, 04:13 PM

#22

mom-6

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Ok I'm going to suggest a third option - making it half way between the two widths.
Unless you are going to do very special quilting in the border, the wide one seems too wide. But the first one doesn't seen quite right either, hence my suggestion of in between the two widths.

05-14-2013, 04:33 PM

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FranW

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The quilt is beautiful either way so I am of no help with your border. I am sorry for your loss.

05-14-2013, 06:01 PM

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DebbE

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Wider looks much better to me -- it balances out the size of the blocks better. Lovely quilt!

05-14-2013, 08:29 PM

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Jan in VA

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Wider is aesthetically more pleasing.

Jan in VA

05-15-2013, 04:12 AM

#26

gabeway

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Wider for sure. Great job!

05-15-2013, 04:16 AM

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frenchfryqueen

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I vote thinner. I think it puts more focus on the blocks. Also, what a wonderful tribute. So sorry for your loss.

05-15-2013, 06:49 AM

#28

grammysharon

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I agree, wide border with red binding!!!!

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Originally Posted by Tartan

If I needed the extra fabric for size I would go with the wider border. If not, I would go with the first picture and then red binding. Or if I wanted to do a fancy feathered quilted design on the large blue border I would go with that OR.....yep no help at all am I?