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bearisgray 07-16-2014 07:36 AM

I would - perhaps - like just a flash of the aqua in the border - a flange - maybe a half inch wide border -

Taking a photograph of an item - from a distance - really does help one "see" an item more objectively.

Just the dark brown and floral borders does make it look sort of bland. If you did use just those two colors, maybe only have about a 1/2 inch (finished) dark brown border before adding the floral print.

Jingle 07-16-2014 12:36 PM

I like what you came up with in the first picture. I think the blue adds a lot to it. Your project, your choice.

judy363905 07-17-2014 03:17 PM


Originally Posted by bearisgray (Post 6803800)
I would - perhaps - like just a flash of the aqua in the border - a flange - maybe a half inch wide border -

Taking a photograph of an item - from a distance - really does help one "see" an item more objectively.

Just the dark brown and floral borders does make it look sort of bland. If you did use just those two colors, maybe only have about a 1/2 inch (finished) dark brown border before adding the floral print.

Thank you for this idea.. I googled flange and watched a U tube...I am think a aqua flange and a 4-1/2" finished border with binding to match the wide border... Sorry but i have a concern that the flange with cover the points of the outside 5" squares on all the outside edges...as the flange looks to be pressed to the main body of the quilt (bed runner)...I did see examples of what I just stated... I really like the idea of the tiny flange to just add a little color - Yes the brown and floral is flat... i was thinking safe... LOL thanks for your input :)

Judy un Phx, AZ

judy363905 07-29-2014 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2 (Post 6801926)
In the limited photo, I really don't think the aqua does anything for the bed runner but that might be because I am seeing very little of the aqua in the print. And aqua is MY favorite color. I would prefer to see the the rich tan instead. But you are the one that is going to be looking at it every day. Good Luck with your final choice.

This is what I ended with .. Now wondering about the backing. Please see below

Toni C 07-29-2014 04:36 PM

That thin flash of color was just the ticket. I like the right hand fabric for back.

Kooklabell 07-29-2014 04:36 PM

Picture number 1. I love the aqua with the brown!

Kooklabell 07-29-2014 04:39 PM

Oops, I came in a bit late I see LOL It came out really nice. The one on the right would be really nice.


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