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MOLLYDOOKER2 05-25-2014 11:01 AM

Does this gift quilt need much of a border or just bind it and be done?
 
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I am making this throw for a newly married couple and cant decide if it needs a border or just bind it. thanks

zelda2 05-25-2014 11:31 AM

It's REALLY NICE! I personally would use the dark fabric that you used for a border on some of the blocks and make a small border around the quilt with that and then bind it with a medium green. It's a VERY nice throw and I'm sure the recipients will love it!

dunster 05-25-2014 12:10 PM

I don't think every quilt needs a border. If it's the size you want, just bind it and be done. It's a beautiful quilt.

dhchjh 05-26-2014 03:31 AM

Quilt looks perfect just as it is. It's my favorite color--well executed!

solstice3 05-26-2014 04:09 AM

A small border would set it off. Use your trellis fabric

2manyhobbies 05-26-2014 04:33 AM

I am voting for no border.

Cybrarian 05-26-2014 04:37 AM

What look are you wanting to achieve? Right now it has a more modern look, adding any type of border may change that look. Since the dark green is spread over the quilt binding it in that color would give it a nice, clean finish. Personally I think that would be a good choice to finish the look it currently has. It is a beautiful quilt, green has so many special meanings in different cultures, but the constant theme is a long, healthy life. Excellent choice!

QandE2010 05-26-2014 04:56 AM

If I were to use a border (and it'll look great either way), I'd make a border the same width as the borders around the blocks. I'd use a lighter color, though, because if you use the same color as the darker green, some of the blocks would look like they have a wider border on one side. I'm OCD, though, & like everything uniform. Then I'd bind it in the darkest color of the block borders. Very nice quilt.

cjaneky 05-26-2014 05:02 AM

would bind it in black and be done

jetayre 05-26-2014 05:19 AM

Either way....it is awesome and striking.


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