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    Old 01-08-2012, 04:02 PM
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    #3 is great I think.
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    Old 01-08-2012, 04:14 PM
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    The light yellow & black border is perfect. Really shows up your fantastic work & pattern. Really makes it pop. The others didn't do it justice.
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    Old 01-08-2012, 04:17 PM
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    Of the 3 that you show I would pick #3 but having said that I feel that they are all too busy for the quilt. Your quilt is so beautiful that they detract from the design. I believe in the kiss principal - keep it simple sweetie. I think a plain rose border then add another one in black would make a stunning addition. That's just my opinion.
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    Old 01-08-2012, 04:31 PM
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    My opinion is: Go with your creative side. I just read a pattern that said to always start with the border and then work with a pattern and colors to set it off. Ooops, that's not what I do so whatever I think may be going down the twisted path....but it's my path. I think the center of your quilt is marvelous. The 4th pic is conservative, beautiful, formal.
    From my own experience go with your own creativity. If you want to do patchwork around it, maybe look at different designs or colors.
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    Old 01-08-2012, 04:34 PM
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    I also like the 3rd one!
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    Old 01-08-2012, 04:50 PM
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    I agree you should have a solid color border and not these listed.
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    Old 01-08-2012, 05:15 PM
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    I would choose the third one!
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    Old 01-08-2012, 05:34 PM
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    I like #3 the best.
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    Old 01-08-2012, 05:48 PM
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    Beautiful quilt... I think the 3rd border looks terrific with it..
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    Old 01-08-2012, 06:00 PM
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    i agree with the sentiments that the peiced borders detract from your center. My eye wants somewhere to rest or frame the center.

    Since you asked, if it were mine, I would audition a skinny narrow border, to mimmic a double mat on a framed picture and then black. A soft textured fabric in a medium tone, similar to a mat might work if you want to expand the size of the quilt.
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