#1piecemaker

I have been working on this quilt for a while. And, would like to finish it up. I've reached a point where I'm not quite sure whether I should leave it as is and call it done or keep going for a much larger quilt. First is what I have done. Should I continue, I plan to applique the dresden plates shown in the second picture all the way around the outside which will add at least 16 more inches on all 4 sides plus another 2 inches for a border. I think black as a background for the dresdens is the way to go since I am short on the other two fabrics. What do you think? If it were yours, would you keep going or stop now?

quiltin-nannie

If it were me, I would keep going. Your dresden plates on black will look stunning! What color will you use for a border? Love your quilt, by the way.

ManiacQuilter2

I LOVE what you have pieced so far and those dredens in the border might be too busy and would distract from the beauty of the red and white. LOVE it as is. Sorry.

PatPitter

I like it as it is. I would use the Dresden Plates for another quilt.

sval

I agree. That was my first thought too. Make another quilt out of the dresdens. The red and white quilt looks good as is. The dresdens will make it too busy IMHO.

margied

I would make a different quilt with the dresden plates. I agree that it would be too busy and take away from the rest - which is beautiful. As for adding a border - that would depend on what size you want.

Jackie Spencer

Oh I love the look of it as is! I think I would make another quilt from the Dresdan Plates and let them shine by themselves.

Tartan

​I like it the way it is.

nativetexan

or make it reversible with the dresdens on that. lay out the black and the dresdens next to your quilt and see how it looks first. then go with your instincts.

cathyvv

I love it just as it is, so I'd stop now! The quilt is already so beautiful and striking,I can't wait to see it quilted up!