Picture of quilt working on..need border help!
#11
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: The Deep South near Cajun Country, USA
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What I do when I am unsure about a border. I lay the fabrics, in the order I am thinking about using them for the border, under the outer edge of the pieced top and take a picture with my phone. Seeing the quilt on my phone is like being able to step back about 10 feet and seeing what the whole concept will look like. Sometimes, what looks good while I am just standing there up close, looks not so good on the phone. I do this until I get the look I want and then go with it.
Why don't you post some pics with borders like you are considering and let us look?
#12
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Michigan
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Personally, I think you need something dark and really narrow to frame. I would use the scrappy sashing in the first picture, then audition a 1/2" or 1/4" border the same color as the dress forms, then go with the pink. It may be too much, but I would at least hold the audition!
#17
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Tri-Cities, Washington
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I think Jan's idea is nice but I also really like Barb in Louisiana's thinking. I love the soft teal color of the block 3 down & 3 over. If it were me I'd probably sneak a tiny inner border 1/4" of that in first and maybe even bind it with the same. Really cute quilt!
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