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bigredharley 05-28-2013 01:48 AM

I like it without a border!

Sunnie 05-28-2013 01:59 AM


Originally Posted by QuiltnNan (Post 6088971)
i think it looks fine without a border, if the finished size is ok for you. but i would bind it in the brown so that you don't lose the width off the outside sashing.

This was my first thought too. Depends on what size you want.

quiltinghere 05-28-2013 03:13 AM

How about a narrow border with the fabric you have in the picture, with the same width brown border and then brown binding?

I'm sure you'll get lots of choices...just because you asked!

Nan

nygal 05-28-2013 03:20 AM

I would add a border of either that pretty bright green or the light blue.

Lady-T 05-28-2013 03:28 AM

Very pretty top! I think the color choice is fine but I would go with a Print fabric if it were mine.

nanna-up-north 05-28-2013 03:33 AM

Don't shops sell coordinating fabrics when they have jelly rolls? The only jelly roll I ever purchased had coordinating fabrics and I bought some for the border for that quilt. I'd check on that. or....

Do you have any of the jelly roll strips left? You could do strips lengthwise for a border until you run out.
or....

You can leave it without a border if the size is okay with you.

teddysmom 05-28-2013 03:34 AM


Originally Posted by QuiltnNan (Post 6088971)
i think it looks fine without a border, if the finished size is ok for you. but i would bind it in the brown so that you don't lose the width off the outside sashing.

I agree. Borders aren't always necessary. I started looking my DH's grandmother's quilts and none have a border. Look great!!!

Jingle 05-28-2013 04:48 AM

I like your choice, it does go with some of the colors. I prefer borders, at least one. Finishes it off to me.

michelleoc 05-28-2013 04:57 AM

I think it would be pretty if you found some fabric like that brown paisley that you have in your blocks.

omacookie 05-28-2013 05:06 AM

I like it as is. If you want a border I would use a brown paisley. Hugs


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