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    Old 07-06-2011, 07:55 AM
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    This quilt pattern is called "Blueberries & Key Lime Pie" by Klaudeen Hansen. It calls for just one border, the stripe. I don't think I'll like that so was thinking of a small black border first and then not sure. I don't have enough length of the stripe without adding something to it ( I should have cut the borders before cutting the strips around the center of the blocks). Any suggestions?

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    Old 07-06-2011, 07:57 AM
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    I think a narrow black border first, then choose a color that matches or blends well with the others. You can always use the stripe for binding if you don't want to use it for borders.

    It's pretty!
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    Old 07-06-2011, 07:57 AM
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    Very pretty and I like the idea of a dark border to frame it and then maybe a piano key using your pinks and greens.
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    I would put a thin black border followed by one of the greens or pinks. Would not use the stripe again as I think it would be too busy.
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    Old 07-06-2011, 08:37 AM
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    Originally Posted by katier825
    I think a narrow black border first, then choose a color that matches or blends well with the others. You can always use the stripe for binding if you don't want to use it for borders.

    It's pretty!
    I agree
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    Old 07-06-2011, 09:21 AM
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    Originally Posted by katier825
    I think a narrow black border first, then choose a color that matches or blends well with the others. You can always use the stripe for binding if you don't want to use it for borders.

    It's pretty!
    Perfect
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    Old 07-06-2011, 09:51 AM
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    Originally Posted by MamaBear61
    Very pretty and I like the idea of a dark border to frame it and then maybe a piano key using your pinks and greens.
    I was thinking the same thing. The stripe sets it off nicely, but you could perhaps recreate that with a piano key border.

    Nice quilt!

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    Old 07-06-2011, 09:58 AM
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    Same as above.
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    Old 07-06-2011, 10:09 AM
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    Originally Posted by katier825
    I think a narrow black border first, then choose a color that matches or blends well with the others. You can always use the stripe for binding if you don't want to use it for borders.

    It's pretty!
    I would do the same...the quilt reminds me of watermelons. Very cute!
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    Old 07-06-2011, 10:13 AM
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    Maybe a narrow black border, the row of stripes (add cornerstones to make up for the length :wink:) and then black binding :D:D:D
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