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gma7 12-22-2010 06:58 AM

I would add a blue border and also bind it in the same color. It will look finished. It is a beautiful quilt.

ktmo815 12-22-2010 07:00 AM

Can you put the dark blue on an edge (maybe just pin it on) - just to take a picture & let us see that?

quilt3311 12-22-2010 07:15 AM

I think I would bring the blue back out -either as a narrow border or the binding.

JanP 12-22-2010 07:21 AM

I vote for the narrow dark blue border too -- sorta says, "This is the end." Love the fabrics and layout!

Kutnso 12-22-2010 07:21 AM

Being a former quilt judge I would say that you need a not too wide dark border. It will "frame" your quilt. Now, when I first looked at it I had to squint to really see your last light border.
Good luck in your decision. It's a beautigul quilt no matter what you do!!!
Happy Holidays. Kutnso

ggoens 12-22-2010 08:08 AM

Beautiful as is, Red binding would be perfect!

Denise S 12-22-2010 08:23 AM


Originally Posted by teacherbailey

Originally Posted by MTS
What a fabulous use of Kaffe fabrics!

You're the one who mentioned "sparkly" - so.....
Personally, I would add the darker pieced border.

And here's why -
The quilt is great as it is, but look how the light border just disappears, even against the wall. It fades out. The darker border will frame the whole quilt, and then the lights will REALLY sparkle.

Ditto to what MTS said....the light pastels will get lost against a wall. And I wouldn't like the red against the pastels but against blue.....DYNAMITE!!!!


I agree with this selection. Solid blue border ( about 2 inches) and matching binding. No red

JeanDal 12-22-2010 08:52 AM

I like as is.

Latrinka 12-22-2010 10:05 AM

I think it's gorgeous just like it is!

butterflywing 12-22-2010 10:16 AM

i would add a narrow (1 " - 2") border in one of the colors but in a darker shade to 'contain' the colors. i would bind it in the same color as the border. that's just me.

beautiful work. how long did it take you to make it?


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