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Old 05-05-2012, 04:28 PM
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Default new york beauty, border or not?

well, pulled it out after a while of having it in the ufo pile. still deciding on border. to have one or not.
what do you all think?
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Old 05-05-2012, 04:31 PM
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It looks unfinished as it is.
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It's gorgeous! I think I'd do an inner border with a darker fabric to match the sashing, then the lighter outer border.
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Personally I think a border would be nice on this quilt. You did a wonderful job and I love the colors!
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Old 05-05-2012, 04:34 PM
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Beautiful!! Just beautiful! If it was my quilt, I would want a border or borders, but then I really like the way a border finishes up a quilt. I just spent two days trying to decide what border to put on the top I just finished, so I am no good at deciding borders.

Beautiful though!! For sure. Wish I could make tops like that.

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I think I would put a border the same fabric and size as the sashing, then see what would work for the outer border
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definitely add a border. lovely so far!
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Originally Posted by joyce888 View Post
I think I would put a border the same fabric and size as the sashing, then see what would work for the outer border
I agree with Joyce. Lovely quilt but will be a beauty when finished with borders.
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I agree with Helen S about a border that uses the sashing color in the same width and then the lighter border. It is a fabulous quilt and will be awesome when completed.

EDIT: If you do the inner dark border don't forget the cornerstones!
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I think I would pick up one of the lighter colors for a small border and sashing color for binding. Kind of like a matt and frame on an oil painting. I personally like the red for a border. INMHO I just love it. It is a beautiful quilt.
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