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motomom 03-05-2009 08:55 AM

If the quilt is going to be used and not shown, I would vote for a darker color, so it wouldn't show dirt as much. If you plan to show it, then the lighter color would make it pop more.

You say you have trouble with colors, but the colors you chose for the quilt are lovely. I think you did a great job!

As you can see, everyone has an opinion, and well, they are like belly buttons, every has one. But as good of a job as you did with the stars, I say trust yourself. You obviously have a better eye than you think.

JCL in FL 03-05-2009 09:26 AM

I'd go with the darker blue because a lighter binding would take your eye away from the beautiful quilt. The edge of quilt is sometimes dragged on the floor and a darker fabric wouldn't show the dirt as much. It's really pretty.

Mplsgirl 03-05-2009 09:29 AM


Originally Posted by motomom
If the quilt is going to be used and not shown, I would vote for a darker color, so it wouldn't show dirt as much. If you plan to show it, then the lighter color would make it pop more.

You say you have trouble with colors, but the colors you chose for the quilt are lovely. I think you did a great job!

As you can see, everyone has an opinion, and well, they are like belly buttons, every has one. But as good of a job as you did with the stars, I say trust yourself. You obviously have a better eye than you think.

I agree. Beautiful job!

dlf0122quilting 03-05-2009 09:43 AM

It is such a beautiful quilt that I think the light cream would distract from the wonderful stars. I vote for the dark blue also.

Maggiesmom 03-05-2009 09:48 AM

Have you made a decision?

rebeerose 03-05-2009 09:51 AM

Yea, congrats! Beautifgul quilt and nice job done! I would go with the dark blue for a binding!

marta 03-05-2009 09:58 AM

My Guild tells us to use a dark color. The thinking is that you can see where the quilt ends and the wall starts.
I have followed this advice and am happier with it than the ones which I bound in a light color, before joining Guild and knowing what to do. I also think the darker color sets off the quilt better; wall hanging or bed quilt.
Marta

Quilter 03-05-2009 10:40 AM

The quilt is beautiful. I would go with the med or dk blue binding. So it doesn't take away from the center .

Countrygirl 03-05-2009 11:03 AM

I used a cream with navy blue stars. The person I made for loved the quilt. Thank you all so much for your advice. I have learned so much in the last few weeks on this site.

Marguerite 03-05-2009 11:47 AM

I would go with the dark blue. Cream would take my vision away from the center.


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