HELP...with my personal Ugly Challenge...
#23
I'd do a 1 1/2" black sashing all around, then border it in a solid purple or turquoise (that is turquoise isn't it?). Personally I'd go for the purple Then I'd do a pretty e2e design in the center w/a separate border using grapes on a vine design.
#24
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Black ...
Though I would audition the black, along with the purple ... black the width of the 1/2 hexie, then purple, then more black, probably the width of the first black plus the purple. Possibly wider. Then bind it off with the purple. Yes, I am thinking leave off the striped border. For a reference of the original fabric, include it on your backing.
If you decide on the purple as I suggested, .... don't introduce a new fabric. Just cut the purple stripe (with seam width) from your original fabric for a perfect coordinated effort. Likewise use the original fabric for the binding.
Though I would audition the black, along with the purple ... black the width of the 1/2 hexie, then purple, then more black, probably the width of the first black plus the purple. Possibly wider. Then bind it off with the purple. Yes, I am thinking leave off the striped border. For a reference of the original fabric, include it on your backing.
If you decide on the purple as I suggested, .... don't introduce a new fabric. Just cut the purple stripe (with seam width) from your original fabric for a perfect coordinated effort. Likewise use the original fabric for the binding.
#25
This might be a voice in the dark, but how about a small green border matching the green in the fabric? It will highlight the purple and then finish with a black border to tie it together. I just think that it might give enough contrast to define the edges but punch up purples. Just a thought.
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I love your blocks! I do like the black and I think if you used purple you would lose the block definition. I like the blocks the way you have them now without sashing so the secondary black stars show. The stripe will make a nice border. Whatever you decide, it will be a great quilt.
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