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03-31-2013, 04:06 AM

#51

twinkie

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I love the border fabric you chose. I think it is perfect.

03-31-2013, 04:08 AM

#52

tweety2

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I love it just as it is. Soooo pretty! Nice job!

03-31-2013, 04:13 AM

#53

Snooze2978

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How about adding a small border say in white or whatever the lighter color is in the blocks before the larger border as that would set it off more?

Suz in Iowa

03-31-2013, 05:10 AM

#54

KathyM

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I wouldn't mix geometric with floral, not from the same family.

03-31-2013, 05:19 AM

#55

bunniequilter

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Maybe a very thin inner border of the grey to seperate the border and the blocks.

03-31-2013, 05:30 AM

#56

huntannette

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I`d cut that border in half and add a smaller white border between the two(that white fabric in your quilt if you still have some left would be perfect) ...i just find your border is a bit large and adding some contrast would cut it down...but that`s just me......love the giant drunkard`s path.....

03-31-2013, 05:34 AM

#57

Bamagal

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Quote:

Originally Posted by greensleeves

Maybe what seems off to you is that the print in the block has a lot of white and your border fabric doesn't have any white. I would audition a narrow white border followed by the floral border and see if that works better. I really like the drunkard's path you have and also like the border but tend to agree that while it looks good it may not be perfect. A lot of good suggestions have been made so you have options to experiment with......

I agree here!!! It's a beautiful quilt!

03-31-2013, 05:37 AM

#58

Janice McC

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I also agree that the florals and geometrics don't quite work (for me) but the piecing is wonderful! Can't wait to see what you decide to do.

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Originally Posted by Sarah in Brooklyn

I don't love the geometric/modern look of the quilt and the more traditional, floral border. I think a border in the maroon solid would be perfect, or maybe a slightly darker complimentary color - a dark neutral grey?. The quilt is gorgeous!!