What to do for border?

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02-28-2010, 04:19 PM

#21

Justquilting

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I've done some with & without a border!
It's whatever you prefer.
If the size is big enough I'd just do a binding!
Dark blue would frame it.

02-28-2010, 04:42 PM

#22

maryb119

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I wouldn't add a border but I would bind it in red to bring out the red center blocks.

02-28-2010, 06:09 PM

#23

jojo47

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NoBetz

Hi,
This is my first picture i'm brave enouph to show, because I don't know what to do to finish it. I bought fabric from Walmart and now I can't get anymore, and don't have enouph to finish . Would it look dumb if I just put a binding around it or does it need a border?

Thank You
Norma

It would look nice with no border and just binding, but perhaps a narrow red border and a little wider dark blue border would really bring out the red in your center block. JMHO.

02-28-2010, 06:16 PM

#24

Ethel A

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I would do a 2" skinny dark blue border then a 6" white border with binding in a complimentary colored.

02-28-2010, 07:06 PM

#25

Jim's Gem

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I would add a 1 1/2 - 2" border in a med to dark blue. It's ok if it's not the same fabric, just use one that compliments it. If it were mine I would probably add another 4 1/2" border after that. I love to use a fabric in my outer borders that have most of my colors in it, such as a pretty floral or some other design.