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DOTTYMO 07-09-2016 07:10 AM

I prefer the polka dots and piano keys.

Annie68 07-09-2016 07:21 AM

I'm crazy about polka dots so that's my choice, just add a very dark binding and you're all set.:thumbup:

klswift 07-09-2016 07:40 AM

I would use a dark color (or dark small print). I think this would give a distinct frame to this wonderful picture.

Quilter 53 07-09-2016 08:32 AM

IMHO drop the piano keys. Makes it too busy and detracts from the wonderful houses. Maybe save that border for another quilt. Your 2nd picture is my favorite. Love it!

selm 07-09-2016 09:31 AM


Originally Posted by QM (Post 7597097)
The polka dots are better than the green, but IMHO, a better choice would be a medium to dark blue. I think this will be a really delightful quilt.

yes, I agree with this suggestion.

selm 07-09-2016 09:33 AM


Originally Posted by sash (Post 7597235)
Thanks for your honest opinions. Here's another option; although I worked really hard on those piano borders (lol), I may decide to rip it out. No matter what I decide, I have to buy fabric for borders, so doesn't matter which I choose, but I think I kind of like it without the piano strips and maybe something like this. What do you think?

This is very nice but please leave the piano keys in and no polka dots.

RuthiesRetreat3 07-09-2016 04:14 PM

Absolutely adorable quilt!! All those cute houses. Must have taken you a long time. Great job!

Jingle 07-09-2016 06:42 PM


Originally Posted by sash (Post 7597235)
Thanks for your honest opinions. Here's another option; although I worked really hard on those piano borders (lol), I may decide to rip it out. No matter what I decide, I have to buy fabric for borders, so doesn't matter which I choose, but I think I kind of like it without the piano strips and maybe something like this. What do you think?

I like this best. I would save the piano key borders for another quilt.

cashs_mom 07-09-2016 06:46 PM

I would like a plain border. Maybe blue? It's such a busy quilt I think a plain-ish border would be a nice rest for your eye.

Mariposa 07-09-2016 06:51 PM

I'd suggest a darker blue, or a purple border, maybe bind with the polka dots.... The piano key borders do compete too much with your pretty neighborhood. JMHO~


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