I am beginning to get the hang of this bargello pattern...border suggestions?
 

Okay, I am 3/4 done with my Surf Song bargello pattern. Several of you keep saying to send pictures as I am going, so here is where I am now.

I have 3/4 of this top center section done, and I am starting to think of borders. I like borders, and I bought enough of the dark purple for that to be the outer border. Not sure of which fabric to have as an inner border.

Suggestions? I know I will audition various fabrics, but would like your thoughts.

Thanks.

Dina

Hmmmm, I am not really sure, have you asked your inspector in the chair???LOL Love your bargello!!!!

I think I would go for a lightish medium blue for the inner border. Not the very light blues.

Not sure about the border but since this is on my bucket list I'm following along here. Your colors are beautiful!!

Its beautiful! I've always loved the single color border split with a flange like this,
http://www.quiltingboard.com/members...32-314217.html

I really like Katie's suggestion. I also like the look of having a white inner border, so the bargello seems to float. You are definitely "getting the hang of it" - your bargello is marvelous.

IMHO- I would make a small 1' inner border of the dark pirple in the top and then make the outer border a medium purple such as you have on the chair in the 1st pic or a med blue since the pattern is "Surf" As I always ask- What color do you want this quilt to be"

Really good suggestions. Thank you. I will audition all of them....after I get the next 1/4 done, of course. :)

Dina

No great border ideas, but I want to say your quilt is awesome!

Usually a darker fabric works best for framing the quilt. Maybe do an inside accent border with the lighter opposite color or your outside border. OK, in other words, try a light lavender for an inside border with the outer border being a dark blue. The bargello is looking real good!!

DINA, your cat seems to be intensely looking at the quilt. What is it's opinion ????