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06-07-2010, 01:27 PM

maggiemuggins

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I have finally sewn all my blocks together but now would like some advice on the border...would you make a double border...a small green and a larger pink one or would you just make it pink all around..one wide border...any help appreciated.Blocks are 5 x 5.

full length of quilt on wall

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06-07-2010, 01:28 PM

craftybear

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very pretty, I would put 2 borders on it (green and pink) that way the green on the quilt will pop out!

06-07-2010, 01:30 PM

rndelling

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Personally, I would add the pink sashing all the way around to frame it. Then maybe do a narrow border in the green like your cornerstones and then the pink.

06-07-2010, 01:30 PM

patricej

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two borders, first one green.

i hadn't even thought of lavendar. i'll bet that would be very pretty. :thumbup:

06-07-2010, 01:33 PM

sewingladydi

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I'm with craftybear green then pink

06-07-2010, 01:35 PM

pittsburgpam

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I'd continue the pink sashing, maybe even add the green sashing blocks, do a very thin white border, then a pink one or the plaid. (just to be different) :)

06-07-2010, 01:36 PM

katier825

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rndelling

Personally, I would add the pink sashing all the way around to frame it. Then maybe do a narrow border in the green like your cornerstones and then the pink.

Ditto!

06-07-2010, 01:40 PM

pab58

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Use both!! :thumbup: Your quilt is lovely!!!

06-07-2010, 02:12 PM

littlehud

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What a beautiful quilt. I love the colors and your blocks turned out awesome. I would do a narrow green and then a wider pink. Thanks for sharing with us.