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grammysharon 09-13-2011 06:57 AM

I agree! Keep it simple to showcase the beauty of the quilt!!

Originally Posted by ontheriver
I think I like the first, just simple border so nothing distracts from the beauty of the quilt.

:thumbup:

Rock Lady 09-13-2011 07:44 AM

I think just the plain dark border. The other borders (I think) make the quilt too busy. However, your quilt will still be beautiful no matter which border you choose.

dublb 09-13-2011 08:57 AM

Dallen4350- Have you decided? Hows it coming?

leiladylei54 09-13-2011 09:12 AM

I like the plain dark green border and nothing else on it. Nothing is distracting from the bargello.

happymrs 09-13-2011 09:19 AM

I like the first one too. Busy quilt, just needs a nice soft border, so it doesn't detract from the beautiful quilt. Colors of borders are great too!

Nanjun 09-13-2011 09:27 AM


Originally Posted by ontheriver
I think I like the first, just simple border so nothing distracts from the beauty of the quilt.

Same here . The first picture.

dallen4350 09-13-2011 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dublb
Dallen4350- Have you decided? Hows it coming?

I also sent the pictures to my sister, my niece's mother. Before she was a teacher and principal, she was an art major... but more importantly, she knows what her daughter likes.

She picked the thin dark green, bargello pieces with a wider dark green border. But she thought it was important to match the bargello pieces to the actual quilt.

I have the small dark green border and two of the bargello strips on. The larger green border is just setting next to it.

What do you think?

Only partially done
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sew1 09-13-2011 03:39 PM

Simple border for me. That is a very pretty quilt.

crafdldy 09-13-2011 03:42 PM

I like the single light border with the dark border. The bargello
is beautiful

ns 09-14-2011 06:50 PM

I choose the first one.

pippa45 09-15-2011 04:32 AM

I would go with the first one, it doesnt take away from the bargello.

Winkee 09-17-2011 04:15 PM

I like the simple double border the best. Lovely quilt!

yetta 09-21-2011 01:14 PM

I like to frame my quilts with a dark border to hold them in....your work is beautiful...

quiltingcousin 09-29-2011 07:15 AM

I like the first one.....simple and puts the focus on the detail of your bargello work. Simply stunning! Great job!

lodad 09-29-2011 07:21 AM

My vote is the first one. It sets off the bargello. I really like the dk green fabric.

sueb43 09-29-2011 07:26 AM

Simple double border. Beautiful quilt.

cdmmiracles 10-04-2011 05:46 PM

the first one! and WOW that is beautiful!

luckylindy333 10-04-2011 05:49 PM


Originally Posted by dallen4350

Originally Posted by dublb
Dallen4350- Have you decided? Hows it coming?

I also sent the pictures to my sister, my niece's mother. Before she was a teacher and principal, she was an art major... but more importantly, she knows what her daughter likes.

She picked the thin dark green, bargello pieces with a wider dark green border. But she thought it was important to match the bargello pieces to the actual quilt.

I have the small dark green border and two of the bargello strips on. The larger green border is just setting next to it.

What do you think?

This is the best one- like it :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

cdmmiracles 04-01-2014 01:18 AM

I Love the way you decided to do it.....It's gorgeous!!! I'm getting ready to do a bargello and like this border so much, I'm thinking I may do it with mine!!! Be sure to post when completely finished.....PLEASE

orangeroom 04-01-2014 02:02 AM

I like the first too! Keep it simple as the main part is complex and where you want your eyes to travel to and be framed! Nice work!

coachmatthewsvhs 04-01-2014 02:15 AM


Originally Posted by PWinston (Post 4177170)
My preferences is the dark border with thin strip of bargello.

I love them all, but agree with PWinston........ love the thin bargello strip with the dark fabric.... sets off your work nicely without distracting from it

mummadee 04-01-2014 02:52 AM

Beautiful quilt, nicely done, I think that the first option, it sets off the bargello complexity.

dove 04-01-2014 03:16 AM

I really like the first choice....beautiful top and fabrics!!!

LindaMRB 04-01-2014 04:43 AM

I love these colors together! and I think I like the simple one (the first shown). but wait, I think I like the strip of color between 2 dark borders. No, maybe the strip of wide bargello and. . . let us know what you choose!

Jordan 04-01-2014 05:32 AM

I like the first photo. It looks like it just finishes off the whole quilt. Beautiful quilt.


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