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Old 03-13-2021, 07:48 AM
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Have you ever looked at a quilt so long you just can’t decide on a border? I’m stumped and probably should have just picked a solid color and called it done, but here I am. Which do you think looks better? I am leaning towards the last one.
As always, thank you for all your feedback!
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Old 03-13-2021, 08:05 AM
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The last one is beautiful -- and so is your quilt. The last border frames the quilt instead of blending in with it. Gorgeous work!
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Old 03-13-2021, 08:18 AM
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You do lovely stitching! Picture 2 or 5 would be a nice finish for your pretty top!
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Old 03-13-2021, 08:32 AM
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One and three look the same to me. That's the one I prefer. Spectacular quilt!
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Old 03-13-2021, 09:11 AM
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I like both 2 & 5 and probably lean more toward 2. Whichever you choose it is a beautiful quilt.
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Old 03-13-2021, 09:37 AM
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I like 2, 5 & prefer 5
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Old 03-13-2021, 09:57 AM
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I like the first one, but in addition I would like to add another narrow border of the rust color all around. I like having the bolder rust on the outside, rather than the softer gray.
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Old 03-13-2021, 10:25 AM
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I vote 2 or 5. Like2 best.
Such nice piecing😊
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Old 03-13-2021, 10:50 AM
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WOWZERS!!!!!!! An incredible quilt, this is!
Is this a Bonnie Hunter pattern?

Borders .... I would go with #2, with a few changes ......
* Make the gold border narrower, as in #5
* Broaden the rust/outer border

Binding .... go with a flange binding in rust, and the flange in the green (or is it a grey?)

Sitting here stunned with your quilt ..... the colours just happen to be "my" favourites, so it calls to me all the more!!!
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Old 03-13-2021, 10:57 AM
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I love #2 best, but the last one is great too.
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