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Gayle8675309 02-02-2014 12:17 PM

Would you border this quilt?
 
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Hi,

I am trying to decide whether to put a border on this quilt. I think a border may calm it down a little.

I know it's hard to tell, but this quilt is all done in various greens. The border I would put on would be about a 5 - 6 inch border of a dark green marbled fabric. This quilt right now is 84x84. Thanks for your opinion!

Oh by the way, the pattern is Strip Twist from Bonnie Hunter's website.



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Tartan 02-02-2014 12:21 PM

Lovely Strip Twist! I think a large green border would be pretty, kind of like a frame for the top.

feline fanatic 02-02-2014 12:24 PM

Gorgeous quilt. I think this quilt would definitely benefit from a border. I would be half tempted to double border. A strip the same size as what is in your quilt in a light then your dark green. But it is hard to say without first auditioning it. I love the colors in your quilt.

Patchwork Pam 02-02-2014 12:25 PM

I agree with Tartan. A wide green border would be very nice. Wonderful Strip Twist. Great colors.

oldquilter 02-02-2014 12:31 PM

I too agree, a border would set it if. Beautiful quilt!

loisf 02-02-2014 12:33 PM

Great looking quilt. I can see why you're having trouble decided whether or not to border it. I think it looks very modern the way it is. I can picture it with simply a dark binding. Bordering it would give it a more traditional look. I would choose colors that read as solids, whatever your choice. Very nice work.

orangeroom 02-02-2014 12:36 PM

First off, it is a beautiful quilt! Second, I think it could use a border. Something dark to contain all that wonderful movement. It sure is a beauty! Nice piecing!

GrammaNan 02-02-2014 12:42 PM

I think a border would be lovely.

QuiltE 02-02-2014 12:54 PM

The best way to find out is to audition your fabric against it IRL.

I agree with LoisF ... if bordering, your fabric should be one that reads solid.

sands 02-02-2014 12:57 PM

Border will really set it off.....its very nice:thumbup:


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