Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
Need borders? >

Need borders?

Need borders?

Thread Tools
 
Old 07-09-2016, 07:18 AM
  #11  
Super Member
 
Annie68's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Maine
Posts: 1,469
Default

I'd go with a border or two. I'd put on a very narrow light color first then add a larger, maybe 3.5 inch in a dark color, a navy, tiny floral, or perhaps a solid, whatever you have on hand.
Annie68 is offline  
Old 07-09-2016, 08:00 AM
  #12  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 11,276
Default

Originally Posted by Snooze2978 View Post
I'm a border person so for me I'd say yes to a border plus a smaller sashing around the body in a light color and then maybe a black for the border to make all your colors pop. But that's just my idea as I'm a "Border" person.
I agree with this! I would put a 1" or smaller white or cream stop border, then a dark: navy, black, brown, burgundy etc. wider border, but not too wide. maybe finish at 2.5 or 3"
PaperPrincess is offline  
Old 07-09-2016, 08:38 AM
  #13  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 41,462
Default

Nice start and I might do a border of black fabric with lots of rainbow sprinkles or squiggles on it.
Tartan is offline  
Old 07-09-2016, 10:01 AM
  #14  
Power Poster
 
QuiltnNan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: western NY formerly MN, FL, NC, SC
Posts: 51,433
Default

i vote for no borders, as well
QuiltnNan is offline  
Old 07-09-2016, 07:22 PM
  #15  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Twin Cities, MN
Posts: 2,490
Default

I'm a border person too. I think a narrow, darker border would finish it nicely.
Anniedeb is offline  
Old 07-09-2016, 09:13 PM
  #16  
Junior Member
 
pandamommy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: North Idaho
Posts: 172
Default

I'm a border person on most quilts and I think a border on this one would give the eye a place to rest. It is very pretty.
pandamommy is offline  
Old 07-09-2016, 10:42 PM
  #17  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Blue Ridge Mountians
Posts: 7,076
Default

I think a thin dark purple or black would make a nice frame.
Jane Quilter is offline  
Old 07-10-2016, 12:25 AM
  #18  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 15,639
Default

I'd bind it in a dark blue and call it wonderful.
MadQuilter is offline  
Old 07-10-2016, 04:46 AM
  #19  
Super Member
 
duckydo's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Pleasant Hill MO
Posts: 1,669
Default

My vote is for no borders, this would be hard to pick out a color to compliment all of the colors. A quilt teacher told me once black usually works as a framing border on any quilt. If I was to add one to this that is what I would use. But I think it is fine without one.
duckydo is offline  
Old 07-10-2016, 05:04 AM
  #20  
Super Member
 
HillCountryGal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: The beautiful Texas hill country.
Posts: 1,265
Default

I would put a narrow ( 1 1/2" ) black border. This would give your eyes a place to "rest". Then pick something from your stash that would work with the quilt. Great used of squares.
HillCountryGal is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
DoriDeS
Pictures
70
07-08-2013 06:46 PM
bailey
Pictures
106
10-09-2012 04:44 PM
Grama Lehr
Pictures
41
04-08-2011 12:40 PM
craftybear
Links and Resources
8
02-18-2011 06:54 AM
bebe
Links and Resources
0
08-14-2008 07:51 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



FREE Quilting Newsletter