sewbeadit

I would go with the black! Gorgeous quilt too.

Jeanne S

I think black would be very dramatic. That's my choice. White would be my 2nd pick.

Doggramma

Personally I would use white for the Dresdens' background and I like your piano key border idea. I have to say your quilt took my breath away when I scrolled down. Hearts and Gizzards is one of my favorite patterns, and to see it in red and white...well, it's just so gorgeous! Please post another photo when it's done

bearisgray

I like the red and white by itself - without the black strips in it - because I love the movement of that pattern and the secondaries that develop in it and how my eye never stops moving.

I think that is one of those patterns that only needs a binding.


The red and black dresdens are very striking with that color combination - (so used to pastels!) - I would like to see them showcased by themselves.

notmorecraft

I would use black for your dresdens, I love the way black makes colours pop, imho the black would be the most striking.

ckcowl

I love the way this is going! OIf you plan to start with a small black border before the Dresden blocks I would use white for backgrounds for the Dresden blocks... Then possibly another black small (frame) , then black,red and white for the piano keys border

ManiacQuilter2

The Red and White are quite stunning. I too would audition the white background for the border, take a photo then try the black, then compare. I think the white would look better too. Might even try the red??

Jan in VA

Perhaps this will help you visualize it better.
I added a black border the size of the sashing and surrounded the Dresden's with white.

Jan in VA

nanna-up-north

Since your dresdens are mostly red and black, I think I'd use the white for the background. I'd put a thin line of black between the ice cream cones and the dresdens. Then, I'd use black for the final border. It's a very pretty quilt. It will be wonderful no matter which color choice you use.

.... just like Jan has pictured it. Sorry, Jan. I didn't see your post before I sent my comment.

#1piecemaker

Thanks for doing that Jan. I can only visualize in my mind. White was my first thought when I started the dresdens. But, the further I got, the starker the white got. I don't want too much white...... If I border it with black, then red, might be the way to go........ Oh!! decisions.... I'll get some different fabrics and take pictures for an audition.