Need help with possible border and binding choice

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07-07-2011, 12:07 PM

timepasser

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My last lap quilt and right now it measures 48x60. I could add a small border. If so what would you suggest and also I am wondering about the binding choice. I am really stumped as this is pretty busy. The backing is a deepish yellow color. Thanks for any ideas.

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07-07-2011, 12:11 PM

buckeyed

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Maybe bind in the tan. It is neutral and will not steal the limelight from the brighter colors and still go with the yellow backing.

07-07-2011, 12:12 PM

LoriEl

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I think I would do a narrow border of one of the more solid colors. Audition them and see what you think.

07-07-2011, 12:16 PM

lheartsl

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humm do you have any choices to show? might help...

07-07-2011, 12:23 PM

MamaBear61

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Do you have enough of your backing to do a small border and then bind with one of your prints.

07-07-2011, 02:07 PM

carolaug

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I think I would go with a dark brown 2 1/2 inch to frame it then I would make a 3 1/2 inch border of one of the plaid than the binding using the dark brown.