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Old 01-27-2011, 09:16 AM
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I just finished this top, for a baby quilt for a co-worker. To be honest, I'm not wild about the blue in the center of my 9-patches, but there is a hint of that same blue in the green/purple print.

I'm trying to figure out what to do for the border. I have lots of the print and the blue and the white left, but not much of the lavender or green. I mocked up three different versions in EQ7 ... does anyone have an opinion? Or another suggestion?

the quilt top
[ATTACH=CONFIG]168924[/ATTACH]

closeup of one of the main squares
[ATTACH=CONFIG]168925[/ATTACH]

border version 1
[ATTACH=CONFIG]168926[/ATTACH]

border version 2
[ATTACH=CONFIG]168927[/ATTACH]

border version 3
[ATTACH=CONFIG]168928[/ATTACH]
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Old 01-27-2011, 09:18 AM
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I was going to suggest something like #2, but I like #1 best.
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Old 01-27-2011, 09:19 AM
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i like 1 best but would do 2 (i am a little lazy)lol
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Old 01-27-2011, 09:19 AM
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1st choice: #1 2nd choice: #3 Hope this helps.
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Old 01-27-2011, 09:20 AM
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i like #2. I just installed my E7 and can't wait to play with it this weekend. was it hard to learn?
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Old 01-27-2011, 09:26 AM
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I like version #2. I think it ties the blue centers into the quilt. Very cute quilt!
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Old 01-27-2011, 09:27 AM
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#1 or #3. I think after you've applied the borders you'll be happier with the blue in the center of the 9patches. It's a cute quilt and will be downright adorable after you're done ;)
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Old 01-27-2011, 09:28 AM
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I like #3, but they are all very pretty.
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My vote is #2. :D
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Old 01-27-2011, 09:30 AM
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I like the polka dots going around in #1 I think it adds to the center, but I think the 2nd border is blue is too narrow. What if you made it wider between the 2 prints it would then be a frame around the center?
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