Need borders?
 

I have had these blocks and fabric squares for several years as a result of a block/fabric swap on another forum. Decided to put some of them together into another scrappy. Question is....does it need a border? If so, what color do you suggest? As it is, it measures 42" X 49". Big enough to use with a wheelchair or maybe for a child.
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The right side of the quilt is not as dark as shown in the picture. The light in the ceiling tract shines more to the left of the design board.

I like it as it is

That's so pretty, AlvaStitcher! I think it's fine without a border, but I'd be inclined to experiment with some fabrics to see how a border or double border would look. Maybe something in purple for the main border. That purple solid three rows up from the bottom is a nice shade.

I vote for no border!

I rarely put borders on quilts anymore so if the size works for you, then go ahead and start quilting this quilt.

I like as it is too, but if you want a bigger quilt, looks like you have a lot of colors to choose from. Like the quilt.

I'm a border person so for me I'd say yes to a border plus a smaller sashing around the body in a light color and then maybe a black for the border to make all your colors pop. But that's just my idea as I'm a "Border" person.

I like it the way it is. Not really a border person.

I'd put a narrow black border to frame the block then a slightly wider border. No idea on colour.

I'd go with a border or two. I'd put on a very narrow light color first then add a larger, maybe 3.5 inch in a dark color, a navy, tiny floral, or perhaps a solid, whatever you have on hand.

I agree with this! I would put a 1" or smaller white or cream stop border, then a dark: navy, black, brown, burgundy etc. wider border, but not too wide. maybe finish at 2.5 or 3"

i vote for no borders, as well

I'm a border person too. I think a narrow, darker border would finish it nicely.

I'm a border person on most quilts and I think a border on this one would give the eye a place to rest. It is very pretty.

I think a thin dark purple or black would make a nice frame.

I'd bind it in a dark blue and call it wonderful.

My vote is for no borders, this would be hard to pick out a color to compliment all of the colors. A quilt teacher told me once black usually works as a framing border on any quilt. If I was to add one to this that is what I would use. But I think it is fine without one.

I would put a narrow ( 1 1/2" ) black border. This would give your eyes a place to "rest". Then pick something from your stash that would work with the quilt. Great used of squares.

If you must have a border for size, consider a nice warm brown, like milk chocolate?

If the size is ok, I would simply bind it. I would probably use a darker color, maybe a dark brown or green.

I, too, am a "border person". I think a small medium to dark border would frame the quilt and not make it too much bigger.

I might put something fairly thin in a dark blue or black, just as a frame. Or, maybe a black thin border and then a rainbow on black. But I think it's fine as it is. Very nice.