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    Old 06-26-2014, 06:04 PM
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    Yes, I agree, the black really enhances the center and makes it pop! Is that appliqued or printed? It looks great!
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    Old 06-26-2014, 06:27 PM
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    Have you thought about making the black strip as an applique? You would have to iron under the edges or sew it and turn it inside out. Ironed down edge applique would be simpler. Then either hand stitch it on or topstitch the strip to the original top. Accuracy would be the key. You would not have to rip anything out if you did it this way. Or, you could use steam-a-seam lite and make it a raw edge applique and satin or blanket stitch around the black strip.

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    Old 06-26-2014, 08:33 PM
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    Yes I like the black border too!!
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    Old 06-26-2014, 08:54 PM
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    Yes, I would add the black border.
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    Old 06-26-2014, 09:50 PM
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    You will be happy that you did it.
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    Old 06-27-2014, 03:05 AM
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    Definitely black border. Love the idea of applique!
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    Old 06-27-2014, 04:38 AM
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    The black border does really make the quilt POP.
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    Old 06-27-2014, 05:28 AM
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    I think Barb is on to something. I would appliqué the black border too.
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    Old 06-27-2014, 08:15 AM
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    Looks way better now. Now I have another question. For the next border would you put a thicker black border and then the teal again? Or a white border and then black?
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    Old 06-27-2014, 12:12 PM
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    The Center wolf is applique ��
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