This is a picture of the Mariners Compass I have made up. The pattern does not call for a border but I was thinking of putting one on. Should I?

I think a border would tie it altogether - I say 'yes'

I love the mariners compass. Yes, I think a border would be lovely. Thank you for sharing.

Wow, that's pretty! Personally, I am a fan of borders. I generally use 2, a narrow inner border and wider outer border. To me, it's the equivalent of adding mats to a picture frame. The picture alone can be nice, but it really stands out with the matting. Same thing with quilts.

I'd chose one of the mid to darker tones for an inner border and a lighter one for the outer border, then either the same as inner or another similar tone for binding. JMHO :)

Lay out some fabrics and audition them. It helps to decide.

I think a border would work well also. Go for it!!!

Beautiful quilt.
I usually don't like borders, but think this quilt needs one - not too big though

Ditto - it's calling for a border. One of the darks that you used in the sashing.

I vote for a border also. Great quilt!

I second the double-border idea-- narrow then a wide, but not too wide.

I agree. It is lovely and you should be proud.

Yes, a border and beautiful work too!!!
sass

I vote yes - I like how borders pull everything together.

I vote yes.
I think a border pulls everything together!
Beautiful quilt!

Without a border you would lose some of the sides of the blocks so yes a border would be great.

I'm a border person. I think even a small one would frame your design and finish it off.

Beautiful quilt. I vote for a small border with a wider border to finish it off.

very nice but i think a border would set it all off

Go for the border!

Yes

Very pretty...yep even a small border would tie everything together.

YES!! Another one voting for borders. First a small and then a bit wider outer border would please my eye.

I love the quilt. it is fab so far. I too would use at least two boarders. If it were me. I would lay out a couple of fabrics and play with widths and number of boarders till you have one that just screams to you. I like three boarders for some reason. Most of mine end up having three. a very thin 1-2 then a 2 1/2-3 1/2 then a 4 or larger. its like matting and framing a work of art.

It would look good either way, but I think I would put a border. very pretty!

me too.

border

Yes, I think a border would be great!

I would add a border.

I'm with everyone else...go for the border!!!

Yes, absolutely and your blocks are very nice.

I agree, a border would add to the overall look of your quilt. Very nice work!

I think a border would frame it nicely.

What a beautiful quilt you have presented to us. IMHO the quilt would look better with outside borders.

Visualize your quilt as a picture on the wall. See the picture, the matting and then the frame. Sometimes pictures have double mats to help set off the picture. You could even add in a a small piping between border one and border two. I like to have a darker color as the final outside border, and use that fabric for the binding as well. The other alternative to this would be a binding made with all of the different fabrics used in the quilt.

Good luck with your quilt project. Please keep us updated with pictures.

Pam M

I like the two borders!

I vote , Yes.

Definitely a border. I think borders really help frame a quilt - and adds such a nice focus to the quilt!

BEAUTIFUL!! I vote for a border also.

Definitely a border...already very pretty.

Border. Think of it as a mat for a picture - it is the finishing touch that makes the picture stand out. Love the colors you used, that's a great pattern.

yes to the border, very nice job

Your blocks are stunning! I vote for borders, too. Love your work.