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craftycancer 05-28-2013 05:53 AM

in my opinion it looks lovely the way it is. great work!

petthefabric 05-28-2013 09:11 PM

If you're in doubt, I wonder if you might not like it. Go try some other fabrics or a pieced border.

Wanabee Quiltin 05-29-2013 05:47 AM

Take your quilt top back to Joann's and audition their fabrics to see which would work best. I think the border you have in the picture does not have the 'star power' it needs.

DebbE 05-29-2013 05:56 AM

'As is' would be nice (bind in the same sash color), but if you want a border, I'd try to find a print that picks up most of the colors in your quilt - it would tie everything together. Nice quilt top!

tessagin 05-29-2013 05:57 AM

Top row 2nd and 4th blocks, top strips. Something in a dark print like those would make a pretty border. I like your choice for the jelly roll.

cpcarolyn 05-29-2013 06:01 AM

Pretty quilt. I would add a boarder. Maybe a green.

marymay 05-29-2013 06:24 AM

I would add a border to match the backing of your quilt. This quilt is really pretty .

1screech 05-29-2013 05:58 PM

I think a large floral border would look great something with some lime green and blues.

Pepita 05-29-2013 10:04 PM

Seems like a perfect time to go and audition fabric at JoAnn's. I would take the top you have and then take some fabric choices and put it on top of one at a time. If JoAnn's gives you grief, I would tell them your dilemma and that their fabric got you there, what would they do?! I think trying out the fabric under the top will give you a quick idea of what the best colors for borders might be.

My time 05-30-2013 02:18 AM

Go with your instinct. In my opinion your border fabric doesn't work if you want a border, something darker would be better. Otherwise, it looks great the way it is.


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