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    Old 08-22-2010, 04:37 PM
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    I agree with you that a plainer border might be better. Less busy and will show off the beautiful blocks that you've done.
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    Old 08-22-2010, 04:39 PM
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    I think I would make triangles pointing out with the dark fabric and the triangles pointing in with light fabric.
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    Old 08-22-2010, 04:48 PM
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    Originally Posted by nativetexan
    put a solid one on first and then you can do a pieced one if you like. lovely quilt so far hon.
    Thanks for this and all the suggestions!! You all are amazing! nativetexan, you're quite a busy quilter - I just looked at your link. Lovely crafts and quilts!
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    Old 08-22-2010, 05:26 PM
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    All I can say is that it is beautiful You did a great job
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    Old 08-22-2010, 05:35 PM
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    I'm new and far from expert, but I like the idea of a solid border. Maybe blue if a boy or pink if a girl. I also like the idea of a different color border for each edge as someone suggested.
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    Old 08-22-2010, 05:45 PM
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    Maybe a narrow 1" navy border then a wider in whatever or leftovers from the quilt. The thin navy would provide a break for the next border. Btw, it is a knockout quilt for a baby, the bright colors are great when they start focusing their eyes, my son the DR. tells me.
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    I love the bright colors in your quilt! I agree with cjomomma about going with a solid border. :wink:
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    Old 08-22-2010, 06:04 PM
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    Do you have a fabric print that has all the colors in it? Something with a white background but maybe dots or something with the multiple colors?
    Personally, I am not a fan of "solid" solid fabrics. I like a little something in it, even if it is a tone on tone.
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    Old 08-22-2010, 06:16 PM
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    Old 08-22-2010, 06:33 PM
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    To me it calls for a solid border. That is a beautiful quilt. I love the scrappy stars. Great job so far.
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