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Quiltaddict 02-24-2011 09:23 PM

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I just finished putting my blocks together for this charity quilt and I'm not sure about a border fabric. Since the cat squared were bordered with black and polka dots I thought I'd carry that theme into the border but didn't have enough of that fabric. Being a lover of all things polka dotted, I have plenty to choose from. I found several pieces with black background and polka dots in my stash. First I thought the more colorful one with dots close together would look great, but now I think it may be too busy. I kind of like the first one with just a few dots. What do you think? Thanks for helping me out.

Blocks put together
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Two different border options
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sueisallaboutquilts 02-24-2011 09:25 PM

I agree with you- the first one.
Gorgeous quilt!!!!!!!! :D:D

Jan in VA 02-24-2011 09:28 PM

Second picture, black one on the right.

Jan in VA

Flying_V_Goddess 02-24-2011 09:29 PM

Left one! The other one's just a little bit too busy.

starshine 02-24-2011 09:30 PM

I agree with the first one.

grumpy90650 02-24-2011 09:38 PM

i like the less busy one...less circles....great looking quilt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

grugirl 02-24-2011 09:38 PM


Originally Posted by Quiltaddict
I just finished putting my blocks together for this charity quilt and I'm not sure about a border fabric. Since the cat squared were bordered with black and polka dots I thought I'd carry that theme into the border but didn't have enough of that fabric. Being a lover of all things polka dotted, I have plenty to choose from. I found several pieces with black background and polka dots in my stash. First I thought the more colorful one with dots close together would look great, but now I think it may be too busy. I kind of like the first one with just a few dots. What do you think? Thanks for helping me out.

The left fabric with fewer dots is better. It doesn't detract from the quilt. The other one is too busy .. I agree. It really detracts from the beauty of the quilt. My eyes are going crazy when I stare at the side with the busy dots. Good choice.

grammysews4u 02-24-2011 09:41 PM

I like the busy one, the colors blend nicer I think.

greensleeves 02-24-2011 09:55 PM

I like the one with fewer dots, looks like a little of the color from the blocks escaped onto the border, by the way, pretty quilt.

earthwalker 02-24-2011 10:02 PM

I like the one on the left, and I must say, that is a stunning quilt.


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