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maviskw 11-19-2014 05:18 AM

My vote is no sashing. Yes, the quilt is busy, but there are enough solids or solid reading fabrics to take care of that. For the outside, I would add the first small border, but not black. Someone suggested neutral, or a nice brick red would set it off, too. The wine bottles are great where they are, and the outside border is fine, too. I love it.

Texas_Sue 11-19-2014 05:52 AM

I love the 2nd border idea - it's really great. In fact I love your quilt! I think some of the others suggest adding sashing and I think that would make the blocks pop. Great job.

Susan

julybaby8 11-19-2014 06:50 AM


Originally Posted by Marsha12 (Post 6973537)
I like the second border better also. I would put a 1.5inch solid border around the main quilt before you put the border on. The quilt is lovely.

I agree, the solid border would frame it nicely and the print border would stand out. Neat!!

jeanne49 11-19-2014 06:53 AM

I like the second border also, but sashing would make it easier on the eyes. Great quilt and the person who receives it will definitely love it.

Friday1961 11-19-2014 07:26 AM

It's pretty busy, but your solids give the eye a place to rest, so I think it works. You could, however, sash each block with an identical solid (black, perhaps, or a lovely red) and that would tone it down. I like the second photo border....and again, you could insert a narrow solid border before the wide wine bottles, if you wanted.

I love your prints! My son is a wine head, :) too, and would love this quilt!

WisWis 11-19-2014 07:53 AM

I like second border best -love the colours.

madamekelly 11-19-2014 10:13 AM

I like your quilt as it is, your use of solid colors randomly gives plenty I of places for the eye to take a break. I like the double border best. Your quilt is very nice and definately shows his love of wine.

Nan C 11-19-2014 10:34 AM

I like the second one best and men are not as picky as women.......so I bet your brother will love it. It will have lots of meaning to him because it was made by you. :)

purplefiend 11-19-2014 10:54 AM

I like your quilt, the solid fabrics give the eye a place to rest. I like the 2nd border best of all.
Sharon in Texas

callen 11-19-2014 01:24 PM


Originally Posted by GingerK (Post 6973419)
Definitely the second border and absolutely add some sashing. It doesn't have to be terribly wide, but it will give the eye a place to rest and will make the whole quilt look less busy. BTW you picked great fabrics and it is going to be gorgeous! Great job.

I totally agree with GingerK & I just love your quilt just a lot going on & I think the sashing will be just what it needs. A solid colour & doesn't have to be wide. Make sure you show us the finished quilt. Your brother is going to love this.


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