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EdieClay 09-30-2011 11:10 AM

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I have completed a Warm Wishes quilt for a friend. The colors are rich reds and golds. I have three fabrics that would do for the binding, but I can't decide which to use. One is the same gold as the inner border, the other two are also used in the blocks. The photo does not show the rich color, but I hope you can see enough to help me decide. Thanks for your help. :D

tealfalcon 09-30-2011 11:11 AM

I like the darker one

katier825 09-30-2011 11:12 AM

I like the darker one too.

KR 09-30-2011 11:12 AM


Originally Posted by tealfalcon
I like the darker one

Me, too....it brings out the inner strips.

the casual quilter 09-30-2011 11:13 AM

I like the darker one, too.

qbquilts 09-30-2011 11:14 AM

I like the darkest one. IMO, for most quilts, a dark binding "finishes" the quilt by framing it.

cherrio 09-30-2011 11:17 AM

dark! won't show dirt as quickly if it is to be handled a lot

ann clare 09-30-2011 11:26 AM

ark

cedarvalleyquilts 09-30-2011 11:27 AM

Another vote for the darker fabric :)

Christine

EdieClay 09-30-2011 11:29 AM

Thanks so much ... you're right ... I'm going to use the darker fabric.

Kas 09-30-2011 11:29 AM

Definately the dark. Very nice, by the way!

Oops! I was a little late!

mmonohon 09-30-2011 11:35 AM


Originally Posted by EdieClay
Thanks so much ... you're right ... I'm going to use the darker fabric.

Great choice.

butterflies5518 09-30-2011 11:46 AM

dark, pulls it altogether - lighter makes a stark contast and that is what my eyes focused on.

jljack 09-30-2011 12:19 PM

I like the dark one. It puts a final frame on it.

alikat110 09-30-2011 01:49 PM

Dark

Kim Bohannon 09-30-2011 01:50 PM

I like the darkest one!

leiladylei54 09-30-2011 01:52 PM

Dark

Granny Quilter 09-30-2011 01:54 PM

I think I would use the gold. Next to that final border it would look good.

Vivian Ketron 09-30-2011 02:01 PM

I like the darker one best.

hensandhollyhocks 09-30-2011 02:10 PM

Going out on a limb here, but I like the floral on the right.

sewmorethings 09-30-2011 02:15 PM

The dark one and that is a beautiful quilt :thumbup: :thumbup:

fabric_fancy 09-30-2011 02:29 PM

dark

QuiltE 09-30-2011 02:32 PM

The dark one for sure!

And if by chance you have more of the border fabric .... it would be perfect as well, if you cut it on the bias.

Dina 09-30-2011 02:40 PM

Beautiful quilt!!

Fraew 09-30-2011 02:43 PM

Nice work! Dark - frames and conceals dirt.

Jim's Gem 09-30-2011 03:19 PM

I usually prefer to go darker on the binding. It seems to get dirty easier.

ManiacQuilter2 09-30-2011 03:26 PM

I normally always use a darker one if I am not using the border fabric for the binding. GOOD LUCK !!! :lol:

Challys 09-30-2011 03:33 PM

I seem to always prefer darker bindings

blueangel 09-30-2011 03:33 PM

The dark

SWEETPEACHES 09-30-2011 03:37 PM

Dark

The quilt looks pink on my monitor

MadQuilter 09-30-2011 04:02 PM

The dark one.

Jingle 09-30-2011 04:26 PM

Beautiful, I like the gold or the darker one, I'm not much help. Whichever you decide will just make it more beautiful.

Gramma B 09-30-2011 04:52 PM


Originally Posted by KR

Originally Posted by tealfalcon
I like the darker one

Me, too....it brings out the inner strips.

Ditto!

khurtdvm 09-30-2011 05:31 PM

The dark one. It looks great!

Ed 10-01-2011 02:45 AM


Originally Posted by tealfalcon
I like the darker one

Me too.

johnnietate1225 10-01-2011 02:45 AM

I really think the darker color will just finish the beautiful quilt, and make it "pop".

Keep sending pictures of your beautiful work!

johnnietate1225 10-01-2011 02:46 AM

I really think the darker color will just finish the beautiful quilt, and make it "pop".

Keep sending pictures of your beautiful work!

johnnietate1225 10-01-2011 02:46 AM

I really think the darker color will just finish the beautiful quilt, and make it "pop".

Keep sending pictures of your beautiful work!

irquilter 10-01-2011 03:13 AM

Bottom left is my choice, hands down, I think it would really add to the quilt!

jpmaroni 10-01-2011 03:19 AM

Darker one...


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