Borders on an AQ(Art Quilt)
#11
The giant ornament doesn't have any border. I just used a dark red binding.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...h-t208513.html
Little red bird has two borders all the way around but the outside border is the same as the background fabric so the inner border is the one that really frames it.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...d-t217999.html
Another consideration is a tiny flange between the main part and the border. I did that on a wall hanging where the outer border fabric didn't really go with the center but I needed to use the border fabric. I don't have a pic of that one on here and it looks like I didn't post it either.
I haven't posted Cherry Blossoms either. It only has borders on two sides. It's here with me so I can take a pic of it later today.
#12
Here are the links to a couple of my wall hangings.
The giant ornament doesn't have any border. I just used a dark red binding.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...h-t208513.html
Little red bird has two borders all the way around but the outside border is the same as the background fabric so the inner border is the one that really frames it.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...d-t217999.html
Another consideration is a tiny flange between the main part and the border. I did that on a wall hanging where the outer border fabric didn't really go with the center but I needed to use the border fabric. I don't have a pic of that one on here and it looks like I didn't post it either.
I haven't posted Cherry Blossoms either. It only has borders on two sides. It's here with me so I can take a pic of it later today.
The giant ornament doesn't have any border. I just used a dark red binding.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...h-t208513.html
Little red bird has two borders all the way around but the outside border is the same as the background fabric so the inner border is the one that really frames it.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...d-t217999.html
Another consideration is a tiny flange between the main part and the border. I did that on a wall hanging where the outer border fabric didn't really go with the center but I needed to use the border fabric. I don't have a pic of that one on here and it looks like I didn't post it either.
I haven't posted Cherry Blossoms either. It only has borders on two sides. It's here with me so I can take a pic of it later today.
Thank you very much for sharing SQ. I am thinking there aren't many art quilt quilters here. But, I might have missed some threads. I was excited to see the Art Quilt Challanges.
#13
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Putting cream/light yellow borders on the top and left (with a 1/8-1/4" narrow band of green) would move the orange to the lower right thirds. Then extend the two purple flowers into the border so that the border isn't just 2 slabs of fabric
#14
Actually, this is getting interesting! :-)
Wouldn't more colors outside the frame take from the subject? I thought of dressing up the border(s), but I didn't want the eye drawn away from the zinnias.
I appreciate all of everyone's suggestions. They are most welcome!
#15
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I'd have to agree with Tracy. Her solution sounds like it needs a bit of a preview to be sure that is the right one that you will be happy with. But on the right track. That kind of border will enhance the center and balance the quilt. It will not take away from the zinnias. You want to have eye movement across the entire surface of the quilt to add interest. I just made the mistake of having a rather bold, vibrant center to a lap quilt and quieted the borders, too much. The center pops too much. That is the danger of a very plain border. Beautiful work you have done already. Please post the finished piece!
#16
I'd have to agree with Tracy. Her solution sounds like it needs a bit of a preview to be sure that is the right one that you will be happy with. But on the right track. That kind of border will enhance the center and balance the quilt. It will not take away from the zinnias. You want to have eye movement across the entire surface of the quilt to add interest. I just made the mistake of having a rather bold, vibrant center to a lap quilt and quieted the borders, too much. The center pops too much. That is the danger of a very plain border. Beautiful work you have done already. Please post the finished piece!
#17
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Location: Saskatoon SK Canada
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My design wall consists of a plastic table cloth from the dollar store -- one that has the fleese on the back of it. I put 3M command strips up, big button holes in the table cloth and hang it where I want it. I have those command strips on a wall, on the top of a wall unit in my living room, and on a door. I can move them where it is convenient. It isn't very expensive and works for me.
#20
My design wall consists of a plastic table cloth from the dollar store -- one that has the fleese on the back of it. I put 3M command strips up, big button holes in the table cloth and hang it where I want it. I have those command strips on a wall, on the top of a wall unit in my living room, and on a door. I can move them where it is convenient. It isn't very expensive and works for me.
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