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Originally Posted by olebat
Originally Posted by Olivia's Grammy
Sooooooo,do we have to turn our quilts in if they have the wrong size border? I guess I'll be left out in the cold. I do what is pleasing to me. I do like the idea of making the border divisional (sp) by the block. I think that's the first time I've heard that info. Now if only I can remember it when I need a border. :lol: :lol:
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Originally Posted by Jan in VA
Originally Posted by quiltsRfun
Rules? We don't need no stinkin' rules!
Jan in VA (Is this not the most ridiculous thing you've ever heard?!) |
I love to hear people say "you can't do that in quilting" or any other crafting. I had someone tell me that you can't make quilt without a pattern. Really? hmmmmm... You can do what ever you want unless someone has requested something particular.
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I treat qult designs and recipes the same. They are merely suggestions and I put what I want in them lol.
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Originally Posted by Leota
sounds like someone who took ONE class and that's what their teacher said to do therefore it's the LAW!
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I do remember hearing at some point that the size of the quilt determines the width of the border you use. That is obviously just a guideline for most of us, maybe some folks think it is written in stone somewhere. My thought is - your quilt, your choice - no border police here!
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I don't always add a border. It depends on the pattern I'm making and the amount of fabric I have. Besides, like others have said, I'm making it I get to decide.
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Originally Posted by JulieR
Originally Posted by Candace
Originally Posted by pinebeltquilter
Has anyone been told it is necessary to have a 6" border on full, queen and king bed sizes? I was told this recently and I don't really care for a border that wide.
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I've noticed the wider borders in quilt magazines lately & I think it's a simple way to add area to the quilt having nothing to do with style or rules. We'd still be doing everything by hand if there weren't people who have stepped outside the "box".
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No. Do it as wide as you like, or as wide as it looks suitable for the design of the quilt.
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