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tallchick 12-04-2016 09:22 AM

Border or no border
 
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The original pattern doesn't call for a border, and I love the fabric and design, but I'm wondering if a smaller inner cream border with a black border would give the eye a place to rest.

marge954 12-04-2016 09:32 AM

Such a beautiful top! I'd try a small border but also try a 4" border strip just to see since the blocks are large. Please post when you decide!

Tartan 12-04-2016 09:36 AM

Lovely top! I think cream then black patterned border would frame it nicely.

QuiltE 12-04-2016 09:41 AM

Great design in that pattern.
I particularly like how the eye sees different secondary patterns, dependent on how one looks at it.

You have it nicely placed on a design wall.
Try auditioning your different possibilities, as to colour and widths.

My first thought was a pop of bright colour for the inner border and the backing.
Most any colour would be possible. Then a TOT black outer border and binding.

That is, unless you want a totally neutral colouring to the finished quilt.

sewbizgirl 12-04-2016 09:59 AM

Love it just as is... my eye doesn't need a place to rest.

QuiltE 12-04-2016 10:03 AM


Originally Posted by QuiltE (Post 7712024)
Great design in that pattern.
I particularly like how the eye sees different secondary patterns, dependent on how one looks at it.

You have it nicely placed on a design wall.
Try auditioning your different possibilities, as to colour and widths.

My first thought was a pop of bright colour for the inner border and the backing.
Most any colour would be possible. Then a TOT black outer border and binding.

That is, unless you want a totally neutral colouring to the finished quilt.

I also meant to say that I like it the way it is, and would use a black binding.

It really depends on what you like and want!
... also whether you want a larger finished quilt?
If so, that could also be accomplished by adding more of the same blocks.

tallchick 12-04-2016 10:15 AM

I just found my block mistake and fixed it, this is why I always take a picture of my quilts so I can look at them later to see if I made any errors......top right block I still now fixed.

RedGarnet222 12-04-2016 10:23 AM

I would say no, don't do it. I love the secondary pattern occurring when you are not focusing on it as one block at a time. See in the area where they all come together? But, that is my opinion, really. It is designer's choice.

Annie68 12-04-2016 10:27 AM

I'd go with the border you mentioned. Love the quilt!

rryder 12-04-2016 11:27 AM

That's a fantastic quilt as it is! I'd be tempted to just go ahead and bind it.
Rob


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