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Old 02-16-2010, 06:56 PM
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I have a question about what to use for the binding colors in my quilt. I am making a Christmas paper pieced quilt and there are many colors in the quilt. I have a striped colored fabric that has all the colors in it that I was going to use for the binding or do I go with a fabric that was already used in the quilt? Any suggestions??
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Old 02-16-2010, 07:02 PM
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I personally like the stripe for a binding. I have one of my quilts finished this way and it really adds to the quilt.
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So it would look okay if that fabric is not in the quilt at all?
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Old 02-16-2010, 07:05 PM
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Definatly ok. I use a stripe for the binding when ever I can.
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My most favorite binding was a striped one I did on the bias. Looks terrific! And the fabric doesn't have to have been used in the quilt; just so it coordinates.
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Old 02-16-2010, 07:24 PM
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Great!! I will try it on the bias that is what I was going to do. I will let everyone know how it turns out. Thanks so much!!
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Old 02-16-2010, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by lhavelka
So it would look okay if that fabric is not in the quilt at all?
That is how mine is. I bought the pattern, the fabric for the quilt and binding just like the designer intended and love it. It's called Gettysburg.
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Old 02-16-2010, 07:31 PM
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Oh that is absolutely beautiful!!! I feel so much better now seeing your quilt. You did a wonderful job!!!
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Old 02-16-2010, 08:46 PM
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I think it would be beautiful with the striped binding.
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Old 02-16-2010, 09:00 PM
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I like the idea of using stripes.

lneal your's is beautiful.
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