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Iluv2quilt 01-25-2011 05:13 PM

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Here is a pic of my columbine quilt. I had the purple borders on, but was not really happy with the effect so I changed them to the multicolored green. I hope it's a better change. I like it better, but am not too sure, what do you think?? Here's a pic of the before and after.

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After
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KathyAire 01-25-2011 05:16 PM

Very nice and I like the change. The new border looks much better. Who would have thought the difference it would make?

dakotamaid 01-25-2011 05:18 PM

After, the green print!! Absolutely.

MisDixie 01-25-2011 05:20 PM

Yep! Like the new border sure makes those petals pop! Nice pattern too, can you tell me where to find it?

mommamac 01-25-2011 05:24 PM

when I first looked quickly I thought you had added a brown border & thought how can she think that is better, it's so dark-

Fixed my eyeballs & second glance showed me the printed fabric. The colors blend so well with the flowers in your windows - it's a keeper.

redquilter 01-25-2011 05:27 PM

Oh yes!

feffertim 01-25-2011 05:27 PM

green is definitely better

katier825 01-25-2011 05:31 PM

I like the green much better! Nice job.

nativetexan 01-25-2011 05:37 PM

oh yes, the second one does more. love it!

cakebaker 01-25-2011 05:40 PM

I agree the green border is better, very pretty.

Jan T 01-25-2011 05:45 PM

Your change makes a huge difference. I don't know why, but darker borders almost always seem to be better frames for the artwork inside. Great choice.

Cyn 01-25-2011 05:46 PM

The new border is the best in my view :)

maryb119 01-25-2011 05:46 PM

I like the green borders better too. Great job!

tutty 01-25-2011 05:51 PM

Oh yes the green. Amazing how a color can change up a quilt !!

Lucymae 01-25-2011 05:56 PM

I like the after...........one of my favorite flowers...good job :thumbup:

LoisN 01-25-2011 05:56 PM

I guess is just depends on what kind of wallpaper you want around your attic windows. haha. Love the green floral.

T-Bones mom 01-25-2011 05:57 PM

I agree with everyone else, the second.

Chigger Holler Quilter 01-25-2011 05:57 PM

Looks lovely! I love it! Isn't it amazing what a color change can mean?

frugalfabrics 01-25-2011 06:03 PM

I like them both -

quiltsRfun 01-25-2011 06:13 PM

I like the way you changed it. The flowers are more prominent with the multi colored border. It really gives the feel of looking out a window. This is a lovely design and you've done a fantastic job with it.

Leota 01-25-2011 06:15 PM

The green print pops the center... very nice!

mcb1180 01-25-2011 06:16 PM


Originally Posted by Iluv2quilt
Here is a pic of my columbine quilt. I had the purple borders on, but was not really happy with the effect so I changed them to the multicolored green. I hope it's a better change. I like it better, but am not too sure, what do you think?? Here's a pic of the before and after.

The green is definitely the way to go. Makes the flowers pop.

Maggie_Sue 01-25-2011 06:17 PM

I so agree 2nd one is much better to my eye!

tjradj 01-25-2011 06:18 PM

I like the green print border. It really makes the 3D pop.

neeng 01-25-2011 06:19 PM

Definitely the green, that was a good call! Beautiful block!

Cherylsea 01-25-2011 06:22 PM

It's amazing how much difference the border makes! The green makes everything work. Good thinking

littlehud 01-25-2011 06:30 PM

I like the change. That second border is great.

Mousie 01-25-2011 06:39 PM

wow, s...that's gorgeous with the 2nd border! thanks for showing us both of them. One is good, the other is spectacular...WOO HOO :thumbup:

xsquilter 01-25-2011 06:41 PM

I'm with everyone else, the green! Fantastic!
Maureen

mltquilt 01-25-2011 06:49 PM

Amazing what a change in border colors can do. It looks great with the green.

mltquit

kateyb 01-25-2011 06:52 PM

Wow! What a difference. The second makes it zing.

mom2suki 01-25-2011 07:00 PM

Yes, I think the green border somehow makes the whole quilt look richer. I really love it!!!! Good choice :thumbup:

mequilter 01-25-2011 07:01 PM

I like the green border much better.

annieshane 01-25-2011 07:01 PM

Definitely love the second border. Looks so much more coordinated and more depth, richer design.

kathdavis 01-25-2011 07:15 PM

A great change.

jemma 01-25-2011 07:21 PM

what difference the green border makes---but lets not foget how good the flowers are we call them granny bonnets

deema 01-25-2011 07:22 PM

Oh yes, I really like the change. Beautiful. It really just jumps right out at you!

watson's mom 01-25-2011 07:23 PM

Green is a go.

buffy2 01-25-2011 07:24 PM

I like #2. Lovely job
Ada

Iluv2quilt 01-25-2011 07:45 PM

Woo Hoo!! I'm so glad everyone agrees with me, I really like how it works with the 3-D windows. Thank you everyone for your opinions!! I wasn't sure as DH helped pick the first one and liked it, but we both think the green border works better too. Again, thank you so much, I can't wait to bring it to my Wednesday sewing group as they haven't seen it put with the attic windows and the border. :-D :-D :-D


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