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    Old 01-24-2020, 03:51 PM
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    Default Stained glass quilt

    Do I need another border on the quilt? The pattern calls for another 3” border, but I don’t know if it is really needed.
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    Old 01-24-2020, 04:03 PM
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    It's fabulous just like it is! Unless, of course, you want to make it a larger size....
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    Old 01-24-2020, 04:08 PM
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    it sure doesn't "need" it. so you just have to determine if you "want" it. its looks great the way it is!
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    Old 01-24-2020, 04:46 PM
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    Either way - if you can't decide, lay the final border fabric on carpet and then lay the flimsy as is on as if the border was on - i.e. with 3 inches showing along side and bottom... then decide if you like it better one way or the other.. I do that a lot.
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    Old 01-24-2020, 04:58 PM
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    I love it the way it is! Your fabric choice looks like real glass. It looks more like an actual window without the border.
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    Old 01-24-2020, 05:06 PM
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    I like it as is. If you do decide you want another border, something that reinforces the stained glass look would be awesome. I found these two pics that I think could really add to your quilt.

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    Old 01-24-2020, 07:08 PM
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    Lovely top and only add a border if you need it larger.
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    Old 01-24-2020, 08:13 PM
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    i also think it looks great as is. I really like it!
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    Old 01-24-2020, 08:19 PM
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    It looks good as is, but if you need it bigger, add a border
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    Old 01-24-2020, 08:51 PM
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    I like it as it is. It looks very modern. If you add borders, I think you may lose some of that modern look. If it is big enough, then you are done!
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