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06-13-2011, 10:31 AM

#11

needles3thread

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I would use the red.

06-13-2011, 10:34 AM

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lynnsim

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I like multiple borders also. I would do red first, then the green. By the way, your quilt top is gorgeous!

06-13-2011, 10:41 AM

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MellieKQuilter

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Love the red!

06-13-2011, 10:59 AM

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BeckyL

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I totally agree with bjeriann, 2" border of the red and then a 5 or 6" border of the green. Does your stripe have both the red and green in it?

06-13-2011, 11:01 AM

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Rachel

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bjeriann

Not to be different but I would do a 2" border of the red to frame the center. Then a 5 or 6" border of the green. Binding in the red. Can you tell I like multiply borders.
Can't wait to see what you do.

I agree. I know you said you have a stripe for the binding though, and I'm a sucker for striped binding. :)

06-13-2011, 11:18 AM

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SueDor

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Depending on how big you want your quilt I would put a 2in. border of the green then a wider of the red.

06-13-2011, 11:20 AM

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Joan

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Absolutely, you'll love red borders!

06-13-2011, 11:23 AM

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Kas

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I would have to see how the red and the green each look right next to the binding. Right now I am leaning toward the red or a skinny red and wider green. Can you post a pic of the binding fabric?

06-13-2011, 11:39 AM

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Candace

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I don't care for the green-too washed out. Red border would look best.

06-13-2011, 12:32 PM

#20

irishrose

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I think the quilt needs a narrow border to contain the colors - like a really dark green, the a wide border of the red. If you use the red without a containing strip, then those red blocks on the edge will visually bleed into the border. It doesn't take much fabric. I cut mine 1 1/4 inches wide.