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11-15-2011, 11:23 AM

#21

lmc8

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I'd choose to combine kwilter and nyleve's advice, then play up the xmass theme... by continuing the applique feathers to swirl around the corners a bit, and in the middle of each side appliquing a sprig of feathers atop of bells, then using the quilted feathers idea with perhaps a varigated red/green thread to fill the spaces surrounding the bells.

I don't think you could go wrong no matter what you decide, your adorable perceptive grandson is right... it's a winner regardless of what you do to finish it

Will be waiting to see your final results.

11-15-2011, 11:46 AM

#22

butterflies5518

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ChildoftheUniverse

I really like the feathers on the side and give a hug to that cutie who seems to know what he likes!

11-15-2011, 11:58 AM

#23

redquilter

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I'm with your GGS (who happens to be gorgeous) - I like the quilt also. I would leave the feathers. It's a great addition to give interest.

11-15-2011, 12:02 PM

#24

northern lass

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beautiful quilt. the feathers certainly add interest and I would add them to the top and bottom too!

11-15-2011, 12:07 PM

#25

jackied

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Not sure why you didn't like it but I sure do. Its an excellant Christmas quilt. Think it could use some of the applique in top and bottom borders, just my opinion.

11-15-2011, 12:18 PM

#26

Joan Gaddis

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beautiful quilt!!!trip around the world is one of my favorite patterns.

11-15-2011, 12:26 PM

#27

patd

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Love those feathers in the border. And it has passed the most important inspection. The little one clearly loves it.

11-15-2011, 12:39 PM

#28

Prism99

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For me, FMQ feathers in a plain border would "make" this quilt.

11-15-2011, 12:40 PM

#29

Prism99

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Oh, I really like this advice! Sorry I didn't see it sooner!

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Originally Posted by lmc8

Will be waiting to see your final results.

11-15-2011, 12:41 PM

#30

boohoofish

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I agree with this.

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Originally Posted by Mad Mimm

I like the idea of FMQ feathers on the plain borders. It would be a nice tie-in to the applique feathers (which are lovely by the way!) I like it. I have to agree though, I did think Christmas when I saw the colors. Not in a bad way, more of a Santa taking a trip around the world way. Pretty quilt!!!