need help on borders for n/h quilt

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07-09-2016, 07:10 AM

#31

DOTTYMO

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I prefer the polka dots and piano keys.

07-09-2016, 07:21 AM

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Annie68

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I'm crazy about polka dots so that's my choice, just add a very dark binding and you're all set.

07-09-2016, 07:40 AM

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klswift

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I would use a dark color (or dark small print). I think this would give a distinct frame to this wonderful picture.

07-09-2016, 08:32 AM

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Quilter 53

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IMHO drop the piano keys. Makes it too busy and detracts from the wonderful houses. Maybe save that border for another quilt. Your 2nd picture is my favorite. Love it!

07-09-2016, 09:31 AM

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selm

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Originally Posted by QM

The polka dots are better than the green, but IMHO, a better choice would be a medium to dark blue. I think this will be a really delightful quilt.

yes, I agree with this suggestion.

07-09-2016, 09:33 AM

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selm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sash

Thanks for your honest opinions. Here's another option; although I worked really hard on those piano borders (lol), I may decide to rip it out. No matter what I decide, I have to buy fabric for borders, so doesn't matter which I choose, but I think I kind of like it without the piano strips and maybe something like this. What do you think?

This is very nice but please leave the piano keys in and no polka dots.

Last edited by selm; 07-09-2016 at 09:36 AM.

07-09-2016, 04:14 PM

#37

RuthiesRetreat3

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Absolutely adorable quilt!! All those cute houses. Must have taken you a long time. Great job!

07-09-2016, 06:42 PM

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Jingle

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Originally Posted by sash

I like this best. I would save the piano key borders for another quilt.

07-09-2016, 06:46 PM

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cashs_mom

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I would like a plain border. Maybe blue? It's such a busy quilt I think a plain-ish border would be a nice rest for your eye.

07-09-2016, 06:51 PM

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Mariposa

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I'd suggest a darker blue, or a purple border, maybe bind with the polka dots.... The piano key borders do compete too much with your pretty neighborhood. JMHO~