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kaylfordsollimo 02-01-2017 04:36 AM

If you want to increase the size, I would go with a border and binding in either black or charcoal grey.

LGJARN52 02-01-2017 06:51 AM

I would use a red to bind...but that's just me.

Snooze2978 02-01-2017 07:40 AM

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I like borders on my quilts, just my preference. When I made my one and only bargello I added my border but I also added the focal fabric into the border on the sides as if they were just running right off the page. Also added it thru the binding too which was fun to get it to match up correctly but that's how I wanted to finish it off and I was pleased with my extra efforts.

Taughtby Grandma 02-01-2017 08:08 AM

This so pretty! I love the bright colors you used. If you decide to go with a border, black (or navy blue) would really make the colors pop.

SuziSew 02-01-2017 08:53 AM


Originally Posted by Snooze2978 (Post 7754544)
I like borders on my quilts, just my preference. When I made my one and only bargello I added my border but I also added the focal fabric into the border on the sides as if they were just running right off the page. Also added it thru the binding too which was fun to get it to match up correctly but that's how I wanted to finish it off and I was pleased with my extra efforts.

Suz,
That is a great idea! Love the look, it was worth the extra effort!

carol45 02-01-2017 01:11 PM

If this will be a wall hanging, I wouldn't even do a binding. I would do a facing which will just be on the back--there are a bunch of youtube videos to show you how. Of course, if it's a bed quilt then you'll have to bind it. I love it just as it looks!

Marge611 02-01-2017 03:04 PM

Love the bargello!
 
I don't think it needs a border either. I would bind it with red but any of the colors in it would work nicely too.

elly66 02-01-2017 04:02 PM

Beautiful quilt! With the ones I've made I didn't border but I don't with a lot of my quilts. If you're wanting bigger perhaps darker of any of the colors in solids or a blender (I guess I'm thinking like a mat on a picture frame). Grey binding to be in the background of the beautiful fabrics you chose or again darker of any of the colors in the quilt to frame it. Look forward to seeing your finish so please post when you're done.

I love how snooze2978's bargello runs off too. Might have try that on my next one!

SuzzyQ 02-01-2017 04:36 PM

I'd go for a border
 
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I would toss several prints alongside your top to see if there is one that "fits" then I would do a narrow border first pulling out a colour from the print and then a wider print border. This is what I mean... I made this while receiving radiation for breast cancer.

sewmuch 02-02-2017 11:52 AM

Beautiful, no border needed...:)


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