"I was also surprised the total difference it made in the sharpness of the finished runner. Also, the brighter blue brought out the blue more in the pieces."

You are exactly right. The inside blue border helps define the wildlife blocks and adds so much. I like that one best!

very nicely done

Very nice runners and I like the one with the inner boarder the best.

Very pretty !!!

I'm partial to borders that set the middle off nicely. They both are really nice though. :-)

Both look great

Love them both...

Thank you ladies! Your so sweet.

Love the wildlife scenery blocks and the one with the inner border best, it just breaks up the busy background fabrics, which are beautiful too. I'm sure some guys will have noticed this too - quilters are both genders these days but this is the one field where women rule LOL!