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03-16-2011, 06:52 AM

#41

Grandma10

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I love the pinwheels and it's going to be a beautiful gift. Keep it on the "small" side so that it can be hand;ed easily after surgery. Maybe use a lighter weight batting too because heavy blankets are not good. You're doing great so far!

03-16-2011, 08:49 AM

#42

IDquilter

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It's beautiful, love the 30's fabric. Whatever you end up doing will be great and she will love it. Great work.

03-16-2011, 10:09 AM

#43

Margie

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Beautiful quilt...God bless your cousin.

03-16-2011, 12:20 PM

#44

jamie Watson

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I am new at quilting but I would say one more long row and maybe a dark green border a few in wide,maybe 3 in.

03-16-2011, 01:41 PM

#45

nwm50

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speaking from experience...lighter/smaller quilt is a must for these reasons...(a).easier to lift after surgery and during chemo.
(b) Go thru hot/cold spell (c) can be handled with you when moving from room to room.
That is a BEAUTIFUL quilt made with love, thoughtsfulness and kindness...so whatever you feel comfortable with binding, u go girl!

03-16-2011, 04:08 PM

#46

laalaaquilter

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I can't help you with size but I think your idea about small solid border and then scrap border will be great.

03-16-2011, 05:39 PM

#47

donnalynett

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Antdebby1

Thank you all for your suggestions. I think I'll start sewing the blocks together and take if from there.

I would add a 3" border all the way around.

03-16-2011, 05:49 PM

#48

Stitchnripper

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No suggestions except not too big in case she wants to take it to treatment and to tell you it is a beautiful quilt and will offer much comfort.

03-16-2011, 05:52 PM

#49

theresa.redington

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Quote:

Originally Posted by #1piecemaker

I think I would do 7x8 blocks. that would bring it more into proportion. Then I would put a small solid border. then I like your idea of a scrappy border after that and then bind. That said. You've done a great job and she'll love it no matter how you finish it up.

Just what I was thinking! Make two more pinwheel blocks and go for it!

03-16-2011, 05:54 PM

#50

gzuslivz

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Quote:

Originally Posted by debcavan

The proportion is fine. I would add a small tiny border and then a second bigger border. Piano keys would be fun for the bigger border. I would use scraps of the fabrics in the quilt.

The colors are so pretty. And you did such a great job piecing.

That's what I was going to suggest. First a small strip (maybe 1/2 to 1" and then a scrappy piano key with all your leftovers. Let us know what you decide to do, please. Great job!!