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maviskw 06-05-2017 04:28 AM

I think it needs a border; maybe two or three. I really like a wide border of print that is cut and separated with another color. As in: one inch of the print, one inch of another plain, maybe black, and then three or so inches of the same print as the first one inch.

fivepaws 06-05-2017 05:35 AM


Originally Posted by wesing (Post 7836909)
I think you could call the black and white your border, but if you want it bigger, I'd look at that purple with the flowers in the middle pinwheel.

I agree. I think that would be better than a solid border.

Wanabee Quiltin 06-05-2017 06:16 AM

Yes, I really like maybe 2-3 borders to frame all these blocks.

bigsister63 06-05-2017 06:32 AM


Originally Posted by Rebecca_S (Post 7837032)
I don't think it needs a border unless you would like it to be bigger.

I agree!!!!!

salederer 06-05-2017 06:42 AM

I agree with those who have suggested a light border then Black binding. That would make it look more complete.

klswift 06-05-2017 06:45 AM

I would border it for no other reason than your binding will cut into the current edge. You could do colors and you could do a couple from the top. I would probably only do a simple black and do black binding. I would like to have the edge but not take the eye away from the wonderful top.

Jordan 06-05-2017 09:20 AM

I think a thin inner border of the purple you have in one of your blocks and then a wider border of black. I always like a small inner border and then a wider border as I feel it frames your quilt. Love your beautiful quilt.

quiltlady1941 06-05-2017 10:04 AM

I think a light yellow boarder would look nice, it would set off all the other pretty blocks, very pretty quilt..

popover 06-05-2017 10:36 AM


Originally Posted by klswift (Post 7837802)
I would border it for no other reason than your binding will cut into the current edge. You could do colors and you could do a couple from the top. I would probably only do a simple black and do black binding. I would like to have the edge but not take the eye away from the wonderful top.

The binding doesn't need any larger seam allowance than the border would, so where's the difference there?

DonnaPea 06-05-2017 11:40 AM

I agree that it calls for a border. If it were me, I would at least audition the lime green in your middle block in the 2nd row, then a black binding. I think that color would go well with most of your blocks.


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