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Old 11-14-2008, 06:15 PM
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I agree with jstitch
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Old 11-14-2008, 08:23 PM
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I would put a red border along the top and left and black along the right and bottom.
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Old 11-15-2008, 07:12 AM
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I'm not good on advice with borders etc, but I sure like your quilt. Your grandson is gonna LOVE LOVE LOVE IT
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Old 11-15-2008, 07:23 AM
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how about for the edges where the red is touching (but no black) you do a black border and the other 2 edges where the red is NOT touching, you use the red as a border. Then bind in the same fabric as your backing to draw that forward. You would have one border, but use 2 fabrics.
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Old 11-15-2008, 09:28 AM
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Since your block is offset, (kind of like an attic window) how about a solid red border about 3-4" wide on the top and left hand side (where it will be up against the black and white patches) and a 3-4" solid black border on the right hand side and the bottom (where it will be up against the red and white patches). I have done quilt borders like this in the past and it can have a nice effect.
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Old 11-15-2008, 10:03 AM
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It's beautiful.

I think a think white border, then add the reds and black. You could add a "checkered" border in there somewhere to bring out that element from the quilt.

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Old 11-15-2008, 10:20 AM
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More ideas! Thank you very much.
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