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03-27-2019, 04:09 AM

#21

Friday1961

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I think the first one is a better color balance. Beautiful fabrics!

03-27-2019, 05:08 AM

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rjwilder

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The first photo, second one is dark and looks more masculine.

03-27-2019, 05:38 AM

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Cattitude

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I agree with the posts about floral border and dark binding...I think you need something to balance the dark green strip. Although sometimes it is hard to tell without seeing the whole quilttop.

03-27-2019, 09:48 AM

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wildyard

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Maggie_Sue

I usually like a darker border, but in this case I like the first one!!! Congrats on your retirement. Be sure to show us the finished quilt it will be lovely whichever one you choose!!!

I agree! In this case the first layout echoes your LC and looks terrific!

03-27-2019, 10:08 AM

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Mousie

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I like the first one but only if you use the red for binding.
Otherwise i like the second one that is "firm". It says finished.
(Love that floral taupe fabric! Do the red binding! squeeal! )

03-27-2019, 10:10 AM

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Mousie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by KathyE

Thank you all so much for the advice and the well wishes. Once I get the quilt back from the quilter I will definitely post a picture. I am leaning toward the floral border and the dark brown for the binding recommendation. Thank you again.

reread all the replies...Yes!!! can't wait to see!

Last edited by QuiltnNan; 03-27-2019 at 10:45 AM. Reason: shouting/all caps

03-27-2019, 10:50 AM

#27

Sandrea

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By now I guess you are thoroughly confused as to which way to go. I really like the dark border (2nd one) but I do have to agree with those who mentioned the floral border and a dark binding. I think that would be beautiful.