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patti p 05-27-2013 05:25 PM

To border or not to border
 
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I made the top this weekend using 2 jelly rolls from Joann's they are smaller only 20 in each roll so I had to buy 2 at first I was going to,do a jelly roll,race but changed my mind then I thought do a friendship braid but ended up making these blocks and framed it In.brown, I bought some material to border it but not to sure if I like the color, so my question is should I NOT border it, use what I have or go looking for a better color material that I feel matches better.

Judith1005 05-27-2013 05:28 PM

I think it would look pretty in a print border. I agree, I don't think your initial choice is quite right. Pretty quilt top. Pretty colors.

Nammie to 7 05-27-2013 05:31 PM

You have so many options - a green border would completely change the quilt!

deedum 05-27-2013 05:38 PM


Originally Posted by patti p (Post 6088853)
I made the top this weekend using 2 jelly rolls from Joann's they are smaller only 20 in each roll so I had to buy 2 at first I was going to,do a jelly roll,race but changed my mind then I thought do a friendship braid but ended up making these blocks and framed it In.brown, I bought some material to border it but not to sure if I like the color, so my question is should I NOT border it, use what I have or go looking for a better color material that I feel matches better.

A border would be a great idea, maybe something with a mixture of browns. I think the material you have for the border is too light. My HO though. Let' see what others say.

EdieClay 05-27-2013 05:51 PM

I would put a border on it, but maybe in browns or greens ... love your idea of the strips. Really pretty quilt top.

nativetexan 05-27-2013 06:04 PM

if you have to use that blue, i'd suggest a much lighter inner border first. I'm sure it will end up looking great what ever you choose.

QuiltnNan 05-27-2013 06:12 PM

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.

Cybrarian 05-27-2013 06:24 PM

A border would look nice if you want one, but I agree the current material doesn't seem to be the right choice. If you want to keep it as it is (and that looks great too) I also think binding in the sashing brown would be the best choice. Great job!

dunster 05-27-2013 06:33 PM

If you have enough of the fabrics, a piano key border would be perfect.

patti p 05-27-2013 07:34 PM


Originally Posted by dunster (Post 6089027)
If you have enough of the fabrics, a piano key border would be perfect.

I thought of that but I do not have enough material it was a jelly roll


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