Red or green border?
 

This top is 45x45 so far. I want to add a skinny white border, then a wide border. I had planned on using the dark green, but I am short fabric, and have been unable to locate it online. What do you think about the red? I have never done a quilt with a lot of red.....kinda out of my comfort zone!
Pattern is Reflections of Winter by Jason Yenter.

I really like the red!

The red is the perfect match, of course I can't get enough red in a quilt, I love red. Anyway your quilt is lovely!

The red looks great. That is an impressive quilt.

The red really complements the red in the blocks. I agree that is best.

I like the red. Do you have enough of the really dark fabric to also make a skinny border next to the red one?

i agree on the red. but you could do a red first and then an outside green

Wowza!! A stunning quilt and I think the red is spot on for this beauty!! Can't wait to see it all finished !

Funny, I was thinking just the opposite -- narrow green border then red.

If you are looking for bright, go with red. I like the quiet green.

I think the red would look great.

Wow, that's a gorgeous top!!! I'm no help b/c I like both but if I have to choose one it would be green.

oh the red. i didn't even see the green until i went back to find it. Red!!

Haha....you guys are fun! I lean towards the safe green, but since i cannot find anymore online, I think i will use the red (yes, i have to order that one, too, but at least it seems to be readily available!)....i will either sell this or donate it to a local auction that raises money to purchase Christmas gifts for kids in need in our community, and maybe red would appeal to more people.......as always, thank you for your input!

Are the circles appliqued? I really like that pattern.

Yes, the circles are appliqued. There were a few errors in the instructions, and I may have misssd this point, but I think the circles should have been 1/4" larger...too late now! ;)

They look great !!!

What an absolutely beautiful quilt. I like the design, and your fabrics are perfect. I think the red will be a beautiful border.

both look good but I like the red best

Red, no debate in my mind! Gorgeous quilt!

They are both gorgeous. I don't think you can go wrong either way. That said, I think my personal preference is the green.

I actual prefer the green but I think the red would balance your colors better. Is it possible you could do the dark green around the corners and red for the rest?

Gorgeous! I love the red. I think it really makes the whole thing pop.

Beautiful quilt and I like the red just fine.

what a pretty quilt! How about the thin white border, then a flange of the green and then the red border? Its' very pretty however you finish it.

That's what I was thinking, too!.

The red is great!

Red for sure.

Nice looking pattern.

Do you have enough of the dark green to make a flange in your border? That would make it stand out I think with either the red or the white. Since you have red and green, perhaps a green flange next to the red, if you need to piece it, the seams won't show up much in a flange. I have used a flange in several of my quilts lately. I really like the look that it gives a quilt.
Oops! sorry I didn't see your post quiltingshorttimer.

Gotta have red. It livens it up, the green puts out the fire.

Just my opinion. Marcia

Red, red, red !!!

I also would go with a thin red and then a wider green. Nice quilt.

I would like red on your beautiful quilt!

Looks great either way. How about a narrow green border before the red or maybe bind it in the green.

Wonderful quilt

Beautiful quilt. I like the red. It makes it look cheerful.

Love the top! Both a narrow dark green inner border, then the red.

Hi Jillmc. I would make the small inner border about 1.5" wide finished and use one of the greens (light or dark). If you still don't have enough for that I would use the dark red (in the rectangle). I would use the white fabric to make the larger outer border. If you put the bright red as the outter border it will detract from the piecing of the blocks, which look great. I hope you repost when you have finished this quilt. It screams for custom quilting also.... :-)
Ellen