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Old 05-24-2013, 07:16 AM
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This pretty as a picture quilt needs framing. What about using a 1 1/2" inner border of that dark purple pebbley squares fabric you are using first? That would give it a hint of movement in and out of the quilt where those on point hit just before the corners. Then a 2 1/2 - 3" final border of the tiny golden diagonal stuff if you have enough of that, turquoise if not.
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Old 05-24-2013, 07:23 AM
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I agree with the idea of a dark blue border. Your beautiful quilt deserves a frame.
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Old 05-24-2013, 09:00 AM
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Pretty little quilt just as it is. If you feel you need to make it larger with borders, pull a color from the quilt and use either a solid or a gentle print. If you plan to use two borders, I would use a solid one first to break up the busy from your beautiful center
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Old 05-24-2013, 09:06 AM
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I think that I would just bind it in the dark blue. It is lovely the way it is. Good luck!
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Old 05-24-2013, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by lfletcher View Post
You could just bind it as is. I think that last border you have on now is really nice and could be your final border.
I agree. I think the last border on it is very stunning. It could just be bound now, unless you need it to be bigger.
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Old 05-24-2013, 09:28 AM
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I would do two borders, first the pale yellow, then he darker blue.
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Old 05-24-2013, 09:54 AM
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So pretty! The teal green on either side of the red diamonds looks like the least used color in the quilt. I think it would make a great color for borders.
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Old 05-24-2013, 10:14 AM
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I would bind it with the teal/turquoise color seen four rows in from the edge, and not add any additional borders. Very pretty!
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Old 05-24-2013, 10:56 AM
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I like it without another border. Beautiful quilt!!!
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Old 05-24-2013, 01:05 PM
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It is a very lovely quilt. If you have any leftover fabric, I would auditions the fabrics that have been mentioned. I always enjoyed taking a top into my favorite quilt shop and having their employees help me pick out the borders. Other customers would also give their opinion. Good Luck !!
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