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    Old 11-19-2010, 08:21 AM
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    In the bottom of the first picture you can see what it would look like with a deep red/burgundy border around the green...and that looks just awesome! I think I would go with that. Overall, it's beautiful...love your fabric selection, colors, pattern, etc. He'll love this!
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    Old 11-19-2010, 08:53 AM
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    I think a maroon border would bring out the reds in the quilt, and it won't necessarily make it THAT much larger. Besides, as someone else said, he's still got a lot of growing to do before he finishes loving this quilt! I've been loving a twin size quilt my mother made me for over 30 years now - in fact, just last night I snuggled under it while watching Grey's Anatomy!
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    Old 11-19-2010, 09:51 AM
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    I would add another border, perhaps something darker.

    I love the fabric you chose. Holly Taylor is my favorite.
    This must be the moda Classics!
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    Old 11-19-2010, 10:03 AM
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    Well, you know how fast those 9 year olds can grow so I would go ahead and add another border...maybe even 2. A narrow light color and then the maroon. It is a very nice quilt. Looks really good for a boy!
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    Old 11-19-2010, 12:44 PM
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    I think the maroon or burgandy border would look awesome on this quilt. You did a fabulous job on it. He will love it.
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    Old 11-19-2010, 01:10 PM
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    I would go with a maroon border.
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    Old 11-19-2010, 01:13 PM
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    It is beautiful! I like the idea of another border in red/maroon too :D:D:D
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    Old 11-19-2010, 01:59 PM
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    I agree with the maroon border... your nephew will love it!
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    Old 11-19-2010, 02:11 PM
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    Tabby, nice boyish colored fabrics & the blocks are so nice. He's gonna love it.
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    Old 11-19-2010, 02:13 PM
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    Lucky boy. It's a great quilt just the way it is but when it comes to growing boys, bigger wouldn't hurt. I vote for the maroon border.
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