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I would say a small border of green, then the rope. It's a beautiful quit. They will just love it no matter how you do it
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Originally Posted by gal288
If you do the roping as the first border you will loose the effect of the boxes. I would suggest that you do a border of the green the same width of the spacing between the blocks, the do the roping as a final border. Bind it in the green.
To see if you like what I have suggested, line the green, roping and then green up on one side and see how it looks. That's what I usually do to visualize how it will end up. I was typing while you were posting. Love the green border then the roping. Do the darker gold as the binding and the grassy(?) fabric as the backing. |
Originally Posted by mimistutz
I have only made one quilt and a few small projects, but I tackled this.. How should I finish it? I am going to try to post pictures and my question is what border should I put on this? Green then rope ---rope then green - either or. The grass fabric is for the back. I thought I would put one of the large horse panels in the middle of the back.
I thought this would be easy, but have changed so many times. It started out I was going to put sashing around each panel with the rope fabric, didn't like that and changed to the green. Now how or should I finish. This is for my step-son and wife, I want to take to them in Oklahoma when we go in May. Finally, do you usually stick with your original plan when making a quilt or does it change as you go like this one did. I really like the rope then green. Will it be quilted, tied in the pic corners or what? Good luck, be sure & show us the finished product. Have a blessed day & may all your quilts be filled w/love. :lol: |
Originally Posted by Stacey
Originally Posted by gal288
If you do the roping as the first border you will loose the effect of the boxes. I would suggest that you do a border of the green the same width of the spacing between the blocks, the do the roping as a final border. Bind it in the green.
To see if you like what I have suggested, line the green, roping and then green up on one side and see how it looks. That's what I usually do to visualize how it will end up. I was typing while you were posting. Love the green border then the roping. Do the darker gold as the binding and the grassy(?) fabric as the backing. |
, I agree with the green, rope, and bind with the green. I know the recipients will be happy.
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I like the green then the rope border.
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I think a narrow border of the "grass" fabric, then the green and then the rope would look nice. But always go with your own gut feelings...of course if you're like me all my gut does is get upset that I can't pick out the right combination! LOL
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Thanks to all my friends here for the suggestions. I can't wait to get off work for the weekend so I can go home and try them.
I'll probably do real simple quilting, maybe Stich in the ditch, never did any other kind or never tied one. Gotta get back to it, only got a few weeks to finish. If I have to, I can "pillow case"? the layers together or bind it by machine to the front and hand sew it to the back while DH is driving (22hrs). I'll post pics before we leave. |
Originally Posted by donnajean
I think green border - then small rope border - then green again
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Originally Posted by donnajean
I think green border - then small rope border - then green again
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I like the rope then green.
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My quilts seem to grow as I work on them.LOL
I agree with the majority here, but hang it up and study on it for a few days before you sew. Its lovly, thanks for sharing. |
Originally Posted by donnajean
I think green border - then small rope border - then green again
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Originally Posted by gal288
If you do the roping as the first border you will loose the effect of the boxes. I would suggest that you do a border of the green the same width of the spacing between the blocks, the do the roping as a final border. Bind it in the green.
To see if you like what I have suggested, line the green, roping and then green up on one side and see how it looks. That's what I usually do to visualize how it will end up. I was typing while you were posting. Love the green border then the roping. Do the darker gold as the binding and the grassy(?) fabric as the backing. |
I would use the green, then grass fabric (I know it is for the back) for the second border. Then I would use the rope fabric to bind the quilt, maybe even cut it on the bias. If you wanted to you could even but a strip of one piece of rope in between the green and the grass.
And yes, I change as I go, which is why it takes me forever. |
Love the horse blocks!! I'd do green first to help visually keep it going.
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Green border and then the rope border. AND do not change your mind.
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Yes if there is a way to screw up a pattern it will happen to me. So my pattern always changes. I agree that a thin border of the green and then the rope fabric border,and then binding it with the green. Nice job.
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Super love the rope.
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Super love the rope.
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I agree with this and with donnajean's post right before this one. It's going to be very nice!
Originally Posted by gal288
If you do the roping as the first border you will loose the effect of the boxes. I would suggest that you do a border of the green the same width of the spacing between the blocks, the do the roping as a final border. Bind it in the green.
To see if you like what I have suggested, line the green, roping and then green up on one side and see how it looks. That's what I usually do to visualize how it will end up. I was typing while you were posting. Love the green border then the roping. Do the darker gold as the binding and the grassy(?) fabric as the backing. |
I agree. This would look very nice.
Originally Posted by gal288
If you do the roping as the first border you will loose the effect of the boxes. I would suggest that you do a border of the green the same width of the spacing between the blocks, the do the roping as a final border. Bind it in the green.
To see if you like what I have suggested, line the green, roping and then green up on one side and see how it looks. That's what I usually do to visualize how it will end up. I was typing while you were posting. Love the green border then the roping. Do the darker gold as the binding and the grassy(?) fabric as the backing. |
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Originally Posted by donnajean
I think green border - then small rope border - then green again
You might experiment with a slightly smaller green 1st border, rope border then a green border maybe the same width af the rope. |
Originally Posted by justflyingin
I also like the continuity that using the green again on the other side of the rope border brings. They must be horse lovers. It is beautiful!
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I just had to say I love your quilt it is so sweet and peaceful whoever receives this quilt will sure be blessed!
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Put the rope first, then the green. Leave the grass print off. It looks to dry, too much brown in it. Otherwise, beautiful work!
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I liked the rope then the green. It looks really great.
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Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
My plans change all the time. I often get the idea I'm good at this until I start putting things together and then have to adjust the plan to fit my abilities.
I think the rope border followed by the green would look good with what you have so far. |
Originally Posted by Enchanted Quilter
Originally Posted by gal288
If you do the roping as the first border you will loose the effect of the boxes. I would suggest that you do a border of the green the same width of the spacing between the blocks, the do the roping as a final border. Bind it in the green.
To see if you like what I have suggested, line the green, roping and then green up on one side and see how it looks. That's what I usually do to visualize how it will end up. I was typing while you were posting. this is what I was thinking the green to save the integrity of the blocks on the top and sides of quilt then the rope ,grass on the back this is just so pretty luv the horses Love the green border then the roping. Do the darker gold as the binding and the grassy(?) fabric as the backing. |
dont know how that happend sorry ,, but from,,, this is what I was thinking the green to save the integrity of the blocks on the top and sides of the quilt ,then the rope ,the grass on the back this is just so pretty luv the horses DOTTIE BUG
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Well it's coming along. As suggested by serveral, I put green around to complete framing the horses and I'm adding the roping border now. After a lot of thought, I think I am going to sandwich it like a pillow case, so the rope will be the last border and then no binding. After I turn it I will sew about a 1/2 inch in from the edge all the way around. Hope to post pictures next week.
BarbZ How are your horses coming? |
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