Quiltingboard Forums

Quiltingboard Forums (https://www.quiltingboard.com/)
-   Main (https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1/)
-   -   closer to border decisions for christmas log cabin...ideas? (https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1/closer-border-decisions-christmas-log-cabin-ideas-t262939.html)

jillmc 03-21-2015 01:37 PM

closer to border decisions for christmas log cabin...ideas?
 
3 Attachment(s)
I am struggling with borders for this quilt top... it is Kentucky Log Cabin by Judy Martin. The borders on the original pattern are beautiful, but I think they are a little busy for my quilt. This is what I have narrowed it down to...but I am TOTALLY open to suggestions! Please! :)
I will post a pic of the actual quilt in the next post....can't get the pic to post from the desktop...argh....

jillmc 03-21-2015 01:50 PM

Actual top...this is a link to original post....can't get a picture to upload for some reason!
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...s-t261909.html

Barb in Louisiana 03-21-2015 02:08 PM

I was very drawn to your second combination until I looked at your quilt blocks. They show on my computer as much whiter, more like snowy, and darker cabins. That makes me think that a blue (doors) for the stopper border, then the first wide border (looks like it has more white in it), then maybe the black as the outer. Could you post a pic with the fabrics in that order? I'd, also, like to see, red, first border, then red too.

The second pic with the wider border might make your quit too somber. I should mention that this is the part where I, also, have a problem making a final decision. I have to lay everything out, take pictures and look at the smaller pics to see what I am really going to like the best.

QuiltnNan 03-21-2015 02:11 PM

to me, the second and third look the same. that's the one i like... i like both skinny borders to be the same... both black would probably look good too

jillmc 03-21-2015 02:13 PM

Yes, Nancy, I messed up! That second pic shouldn't be there! Can I edit the original post?

Pollytink 03-21-2015 02:24 PM

I like the second one best, with both red borders....but I'm no expert!!! I just love this quilt in general!!!

jillmc 03-21-2015 02:35 PM

1 Attachment(s)
Not the actual fabrics I will use-will have to purchase border fabrics-but I think I like this...thanks for the input...always helps me to look at it from "afar"! The whites are not as white as they appear on my screen...

DogHouseMom 03-21-2015 02:55 PM

I also like the double red border. Very pretty quilt.

katier825 03-21-2015 03:49 PM

I like the last photo with the solid green batik and red inner border/binding. Marbles would also look great. I think something less busy would look great and not take too much attention away from the gorgeous center of the quilt!

krafty14 03-21-2015 04:02 PM

I was wondering about a narrow white (lights) border before the red green red. Would make the "wreaths" float.??


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:25 AM.