I am really enjoying this thread.
My borders vary with:
-how i feel when I get there
-how much material I have left that coordinates with what I have already done.
-what the purpose of the quilt is - gift vs charity
-if a resting strip would be better then a pieced border.
-will a particular border improve t he overall end effect I desire
-how much time I have to finish it
- and ... does it really even need a border.
I am fickle and know it is OK to change my mind as I go.
Hey, I even love pieced bindings and pieced backings.
ali