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Opinions please!! this just doesn't look right to me!!

Opinions please!! this just doesn't look right to me!!

Old 03-31-2013, 08:01 AM
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I think it looks great! I'd add a narrow black border to the outside or bind in black to finish the look.
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Old 03-31-2013, 09:47 AM
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I like it!!
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Old 03-31-2013, 10:09 AM
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I know I'm going bonkers now. Looking at your block all I saw was Moose ankles and hooves. Like the blocks though.
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Old 03-31-2013, 10:24 AM
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Others are saying exactly what I was thinking...a narrow, solid color border is needed to frame the center and separate from the border. I'm not sure about the border, but I think it can work if a narrow border keeps it away from the pieced part.
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Old 03-31-2013, 10:38 AM
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i like it just the way it is.. it is a beautiful.. and if you dont get where you like it send it my way i love it...lol.... seriously it looks great...
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Old 03-31-2013, 10:40 AM
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I think a solid border would look better. Actually, how about a narrow grey inner border and a maroon outer border (variation on nygal's idea).
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Old 03-31-2013, 10:51 AM
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I don't think the border does anything for the quilt. Take them off and use the light color you already have in it if you have enough. It is so well done.
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Old 03-31-2013, 11:00 AM
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Ditto to thimblebug6000's comment. Also if you have enough of the lightest pattern to make a small sash around then the border you have will make everything pop. A friend of mine who has quilted for years tipped me this; when you put the material together i.e. a 9patch then try a strip for the slim outside border then another for the larger border. I don't think it's too busy but I do think it needs something to break it up.
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Old 03-31-2013, 11:30 AM
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How about a more narrow border of print and then finish with a wider marroon border?
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Old 03-31-2013, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Sarah in Brooklyn View Post
I don't love the geometric/modern look of the quilt and the more traditional, floral border. I think a border in the maroon solid would be perfect, or maybe a slightly darker complimentary color - a dark neutral grey?. The quilt is gorgeous!!


I agree with Sarah. The geometric and floral do not like each other.
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