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05-14-2011, 04:55 PM
#21
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When in doubt, as as you can see from the suggestions given, always frame your quilt - pictures (art work) is always framed, and our pictures sewn in fabric are artwork that need to be framed. Good rule of thumb. Go for al dark half square trianges. will be drop dead beautiful.
05-14-2011, 04:57 PM
#22
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I think an inner border the width of your small blocks and the dark outer border would look great! Your quilt is beautiful. Working without a pattern allows you to expand your skill base a lot faster. We learn by doing and you are doing :thumbup: :thumbup: :D
05-14-2011, 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by MTS
Yeah, but it will be soooooo worth it.
I vote for the dark(est) HST blocks all around the top.
Toss out your lightest darks and don't use them in the border.
It's a really subtle effect, but it works.
No lights in the border.
If you absolutely can't muster up any enthusiasm for one more HST block, then a border of your darkest blue all around.
The dark will make all the lights in the center sparkle.
I vote for the dark(est) HST blocks all around the top.
Toss out your lightest darks and don't use them in the border.
It's a really subtle effect, but it works.
No lights in the border.
If you absolutely can't muster up any enthusiasm for one more HST block, then a border of your darkest blue all around.
The dark will make all the lights in the center sparkle.
I agree with MTS! The lights in the center will sparkle with a dark border.
Before adding a border(s), take photos of all the possibilities and compare them side by side.
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