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01-04-2015, 06:06 AM

#21

angelarose

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Basketman

I used to think that bindings were mostly plain colors, but a really great colorist in quilting showed me that using a bold pattern with multiple colors that tie into the blocks is the way to go and I have never reverted back to ordinary. The binding is so narrow and this quilt has enough visual impact that something colorful and bold would be a great choice....go for it!

I read over the suggestion you were given by the colorist and I can see what you mean. I tend to be conservative in my color choices, but I'll take the advice given you. Thanks for sharing, Angela

01-04-2015, 06:22 AM

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Texas_Sue

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I agree that a bright or deep blue would look great as a binding.

01-04-2015, 06:59 AM

#23

Tudey

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Blue or red would be nice. I would avoid a white binding because it will show the dirt faster.

01-04-2015, 07:44 AM

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kathdavis

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I'd go with a maroon binding.

01-04-2015, 07:51 AM

#25

Mariposa

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Maybe a dark blue, or even scrappy with darker blues.....

01-04-2015, 08:29 AM

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quiltinglady-1

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Wonder why I'm not seeing the picture of the quilt??? Hmmmm

01-04-2015, 09:01 AM

#27

Susann

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I'd vote for dark blue but would definitely ask your mom what she's prefer. After she picked out the pattern & material, I wouldn't want to put on something she didn't care for.

01-04-2015, 09:11 AM

#28

Jeanne S

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I would go with a medium or dark blue that coordinates with the tumbler fabric. Bindings pick up dirt/body oils first so for a quilt that will be 'used' I always try to make bindings on the dark side.