My FIRST full quilt...thanks to mcdaniel103....BUT please help
09-03-2011, 06:24 AM
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If you have the fabric I would continue the pattern on the sides so it doesn't look cut off too. I would go with a dark rose color the darker pink/rose color of the quilt. It would not take away the view's eye from the beautiful florels. I think a blue would fight with the fabrics.
It's a beautiful quilt and you did a great job. It's basically like a bargello and trip around the world....so I would finish the "pattern" if you can!
It's a beautiful quilt and you did a great job. It's basically like a bargello and trip around the world....so I would finish the "pattern" if you can!
09-03-2011, 06:52 AM
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I agree! Lay it out the way you want it and look @ it several times. It may look chopped off and you need to know before you sew. The top and bottom borders do not have to be the same width as the sides. I would do a 1 1/2" blue inner border all the way around and then floral 9 or 10" sides and maybe 5" top and bottom. You can always fold over the top a little to fit! Just my 2 cents!
Yes, you can do that. Your quilt, your rules.
Audition the borders you want (pin them in place), step back and take a look.
Walk away. Go shopping. Go to work. When you return take another look.
No rush. Think about it until you're happy.
Quilt looks beautiful.
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Originally Posted by Glassquilt
Originally Posted by PghPat
Would it be okay to put the blue border and then a much shorter floral border on the top and bottom
Audition the borders you want (pin them in place), step back and take a look.
Walk away. Go shopping. Go to work. When you return take another look.
No rush. Think about it until you're happy.
Quilt looks beautiful.
09-03-2011, 06:54 AM
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I'm a new quilter also -- what I am learning is that there are no rules -- you can be creative and do what you want! This from a person who before beginning to quilt, never deviated from a pattern! Your quilt top is beautiful. I like the suggestion of pinning on the borders and going about your business, then looking at it again and again if necessary until you are happy with the finished look.
09-03-2011, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Glassquilt
Originally Posted by PghPat
Would it be okay to put the blue border and then a much shorter floral border on the top and bottom
Audition the borders you want (pin them in place), step back and take a look.
Walk away. Go shopping. Go to work. When you return take another look.
No rush. Think about it until you're happy.
Quilt looks beautiful.
09-03-2011, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by goodluna
I can't believe it. I also loved that quilt so much,That I found the material at hobby lobby,and bought 5 yds. and I have done four blocks. but I promised I would, finish some ufo's first. I love the way yours looks, I am using different tone on tone whites tho. Love ,love it
I had to order my fabric from Hobby Lobby online but now one JUST OPENED YESTERDAY right near me...heading there this evening. Only problem is that we'll be heading back to FL in 5 weeks and the closest Hobby Lobby is over an hour way...LOL.
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