Would you add a border to this?
 

I don't know how long I have had this panel or where I got it, but I think it is really cute. However it seems to be an odd size to me. It measures 22" by 42". Do you think I should add a border to it? I am going to try to sell it, and want it to be a good usable size.

I would as I think it would give it a more finished look. Plus I think it would draw the eye in to the great pictures. Darling quilt.

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I would also... it just does not look finished

Yes, I think a border would finish it off nicely.

I agree. A border would do wonders for it. Great piece, btw.

i would put some pieced blocks just on one side... not both because then it might look like you forgot the top and bottom. then, to tie it together, i'd put a border around the whole thing.

I would not. It is lovely.

I would add a border, 22" x 42" does seem like an odd size.

yes, I think it needs to be a bit wider. The suggestion QuiltnNan is a wonderful one to add a row of blocks to one side! I would have never thought of that, but I love that idea! It is a really pretty panel!

I would add a scolleped border all around really like the panel !:shock:

simple borders would be very nice but thequilt is adorable

Yes. I would add a border that had some piecing to it, just to give it that pieced quilt look.

At 22" wide, you can put a column of 7 " block on each side to bring it up to 36x44. Then border it with or without a narrow border first. I like a 4/5 ratio of width to length. This would do it.

I must have missed something somewhere. It seems to already be quilted. I would wonder how a border would be added. If it's a wall hanging, I like it as it is. The dimensions don't bother me. A binding the same color as the little scalloped edge might be nice.

Hi GailG, You are right, it is partially quilted. But the more I work on it, the more it seems like it needs a border. If I add one I will put it on as I do with quilt as you go. Top right sides together - the then backing right sides together with the batting on top. Sew it on, then bring the pieces together, baste and bind.

I was thinking quilt when I posted. If it's a wallhanging, then it can be any size.

I think a border would be nice.

I like the idea of a scalloped border!
Please show us what you decide! :)

I think it needs a little something. Looks like the center panel of a crib quilt. I would make it that size, I believe that it will sell much quicker that way.

yes.....22 is not wide enuf for the length you have. 45 wide would be good, but even 42, to make it square would make it more usable for a longer period of time. a tiny yellow strip followed by the turquoise would really set it off.

Borders always make a quilt look better.