Old 10-27-2012, 05:28 AM
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Edie
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Originally Posted by kristakz View Post
I don't think it needs borders. The black/white strip binding right against what you have now would look fabulous! I can't see it with anything else for borders - any colour pulled from the quilt feels like it would overwhelm what you have - so if you really want borders, I'd just go with the white background.

For backing, I'd pick a cute kids print that picks up some of the bright colours in the front. But really, almost anything would work. I guess since the binding is black & white, it would be nice if there was some of that in the backing. The fabric in purple at the bottom of the second photo, for example, would be cute on the back. But you don't have to match any of the circles.
I agree on that. I think a child should like the back of the quilt as well as the front. On one I made I put on a map of the US. The little boy loves it and is learning his states and is 3 years old. The other one I am working on now is 187 4" squares with something identifiable for a little girl. She is one. Happy Quilting. Edie
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