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02-13-2011, 11:19 AM

#11

Zebra2

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Originally Posted by Monie

sorry what is a zinger?

A zinger is a small border (usually 1/2 to 1 1/2 inches wide) that adds "zing" to your quilt and border. Not sure how to describe it. I also as a rule of thumb, use darker fabrics as my outside border. Tends to frame your quilt better and makes your eyes look inward toward the quilt. Light colors tend to make the eye want to look off the edge of the quilt...I am so bad at describing things. Sorry! Maybe someone can do a better job!

02-13-2011, 11:21 AM

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Sapphire_Rae

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Originally Posted by Zebra2

I probably would add a border. Maybe a zinger (1/2 inch to 1 inch) of the red, and the darker blue on the outside? Or do you have a piece that sort of pulls all of the colors together; a print?

I agree.

02-13-2011, 11:22 AM

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rusty quilter

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I would use a simple border so as not to take away from the design of the log cabin itself. Beautiful quilt :lol:

02-13-2011, 11:24 AM

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nance-ell

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sapphire_Rae

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zebra2

I probably would add a border. Maybe a zinger (1/2 inch to 1 inch) of the red, and the darker blue on the outside? Or do you have a piece that sort of pulls all of the colors together; a print?

I agree.

My thoughts exactly.