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Dollyo 06-08-2013 08:34 AM

I like to put a 1/2" contrasting/accent border just before the last border (usually the focus fabric). I like to border w/that same contrasting fabric. I think that the red would be nice, but would distract from the rest. I'd like a darker textured/mottled blue (the darkest blue in the paisley border).

Debbie C 06-08-2013 08:53 AM

I would go a bit off-beat and use the darkest blue for the binding, however I think what you should do is 'audition' different choices you have here and decide what looks best to you. There are no quilt police in my house, so I do as I please!!

1screech 06-08-2013 09:47 AM

I like the red. I also like striped. RW&B in the right shades would be good.

Janice Thompson 06-08-2013 10:23 AM

I would bind it the same blue as the border

djmat 06-08-2013 10:36 AM

Navy would make all the center colors pop! IMHO

JoanneS 06-08-2013 12:38 PM

I'll add my vote for the final border fabric. IMHO you want the eye to stay in the center of the quilt, and puttng red/pink or the several color opion on the outside would draw attention to the outside.

KathyPhillips 06-08-2013 07:23 PM

Another vote for red binding. Either of the 2 reds.

Elfi2 06-09-2013 03:28 AM

Well well catmcclure, this was really a brainteaser!!!! Love the idea!!! Watched the video clip and since a lot of the ladies went for the red or the darker blue, that way it will put both in the picture :) I've got some red left but will have to see about getting a matching blue. I will post a picture when it's finished and thank you all for your ideas!!! Have a great Sunday!!!


Originally Posted by catmcclure (Post 6110735)
Faux piped border (red piping, blue binding) would look spectacular and echo the last two borders. Also makes it so much easier to machine sew down the binding. Here's a great tutorial. http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/5489


solstice3 06-09-2013 05:57 AM

use the same red as the inner border

CAS49OR 06-09-2013 03:25 PM

I love your idea of making binding of several fabrics!


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