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07-30-2011, 09:24 AM

#11

TonnieLoree

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Quote:

Originally Posted by susie-susie-susie

I always think that a border adds to a quilt. I would use a narrow dark green and then a pale yellow. I am assuming that you don't need to make the quilt any bigger. Very pretty quilt, by the way.
Sue

I like these colors too, but I would use the pale yellow as the inner narrow border, with the pale green for the outside and the binding. (Won't show the dirt as bad)

07-30-2011, 09:45 AM

#12

magnolia

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Quote:

Originally Posted by winia

The quilt is beautiful. I would use the light half of the
square for the inner border, 1 1/2 or 2 inches, and the
dark green for the outer border, maybe 4 to 6 inches.
I would do something that is just the finishing touch to
frame the blocks. Again, absolutely beautiful.

This is exactly what I was thinking. Of course, this assumes you can get more of the same fabrics.

07-30-2011, 10:06 AM

#13

Buckeye Rose

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I love what you have done so far, but I, like the others, think it needs a border. A border frames the "art" and makes it stand out. I would start with a dark color first, maybe a 1-1/2" dark green. Adding another border will depend on how much you want to add in size. A 4-5" second border will give it the finished look. This is all just my honest opinion of course. It is your quilt and you need to do what you feel is best for you!