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Old 02-16-2013, 11:00 AM
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What size do you want the quilt to be? If this is the correct size then I would just bind it with no borders. probably in dark blue or black. If not big enough then take to LQS and audition borders colors. I do not think it needs a border. It is very pretty as it is!!!!!
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Old 02-16-2013, 03:51 PM
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I'd use a dark blue or purple. Beautiful quilt whatever you use.
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Old 02-16-2013, 04:04 PM
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The light brown that the kit suggests just doesn't seem right for this lovely colored center. I would go with a narrow "stop" border of the almost black that you have and then one of the colors and finish with a dark binding. I love your colors!
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Old 02-16-2013, 04:09 PM
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Your quilt is beautiful and love the bright colors.
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Old 02-16-2013, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Diane007 View Post
I vote two borders
your lightest first small and then your darkest.
And I agree with diane but my darkest would be purple choice.
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Old 02-16-2013, 06:02 PM
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Beautiful quilt! I agree that brown or tan would not be my choice........but I love the colors in the quilt!
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Old 02-16-2013, 07:46 PM
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I think a black border would calm and enrich your quilt.
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Old 02-16-2013, 10:02 PM
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Your quilt is beautiful!! As to the stiff iron on applique, you can get a pellon iron on that you can not even tell it is there. I use it all the time. It sure saves hours of hand applique.
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Old 02-17-2013, 02:36 AM
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What colors are prevalent in your bedroom? Use the lightest version of that for a narrow borrow (the same width as the squares), and then double that for the outer border (the darker one). Lovely quilt!!
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Old 02-17-2013, 03:11 AM
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I think I would first look at a narrow black to frame the beautiful colours in the quilt or very unusual how about a white to make it pop even more, don't forget to show us the finished block.
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