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irishrose 10-10-2013 04:54 PM

I like the borders just as you have them pictured. Usually I like a narrow strong colored band first but this one will be fine without it as the gold isn't in any of the outside blocks.

lswan 10-11-2013 02:53 AM

I would do a real skinny yellow, maybe a flange, the the dark purple to act as a frame. That way the light blue in the blocks will pop. A border is a great idea here.

maviskw 10-11-2013 03:03 AM


Originally Posted by bigsister63 (Post 6340816)
How much bigger do you want the quilt to be? It looks like your block size is 12" so if you add another row then the quilt will your top will be 12" bigger. It also looks like you are showing 3-2" strips wich when added together will make quilt 12" bigger. Do you have enough fabric and the energy to make more blocks?

I'm with Bigsister and Mamabear: Try to add another row on two sides. The yellow X's (crosses?) are 4 X 5. Can you make them 5 X 6? I've done this kind of thing to at least 3 quilts recently. Works great.

I would prefer this quilt without borders. INHO

Mkotch 10-11-2013 03:58 AM

This is your quilt - do what appeals to you!

coopah 10-11-2013 04:00 AM

My vote would be for the way you show it in the picture...with the turquoise and purple for borders if borders are what you decide. The yellow is pretty, but would overwhelm the overall look.

Jeannette51 10-11-2013 04:26 AM

I'm a border gal, I just like the way they frame the quilt. I think the yellow inside border with a wider purple on the outside and mitered corners would be perfect for this quilt. It's a lovely quilt and the colors do indeed look like a colorado sky!! Nice work.

lfletcher 10-11-2013 04:40 AM

Pretty quilt. I think you can add borders without detracting from the overall look.

Normabeth 10-11-2013 05:31 AM

I love all three - makes a larger quilt

mjhaess 10-11-2013 05:54 AM

Beautiful quilt...I like all three colors just like you have it laid out.

cpcarolyn 10-11-2013 06:03 AM

Beautiful quilt. If you want a boarder I vote for just one. either the yellow or the blue.


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