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08-23-2013, 08:00 AM

#71

MargeD

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The green border gives the quilt a softer look, but I like the orange as it gives the quilt a "pop", and something different.

08-23-2013, 08:20 AM

#72

Quilterfay

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I guess it all depends on the effect you are going for. Personally I like the light green as it gives it a restful palette. If the quilt is for some one who likes bright than the orange one.

08-23-2013, 08:34 AM

#73

mummadee

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I like the green, it seems to fit better with the feel of the quilt. The orange is too jarring and calls too much attention to itself.

08-23-2013, 10:15 AM

#74

judykay

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I like the green and would use the orange as the binding to add color, the green is softer.

Just my humble opinion.

08-23-2013, 10:15 AM

#75

Dollyo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by KSellers

Actually I would not put in a middle border. On the first picture I didn't even notice the green it was so light, and I liked the animal print with the stripe. Having said that... if you choose to use a middle border I'd go with the orange, but very narrow, like cut an inch border and then you'd have a 1/2 " border to pop!

I agree w/this and would also use it for the binding. I would use a more subdued orange. I think that one is too bright.

08-23-2013, 10:39 AM

#76

Halo

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Now this answer is a strange one for me as I do not like green & love orange, but I think the orange is to bright for the rest of the quilt. I think the green would make the rest of the quilt blend better & maybe do the binding in the orange. It is an awesome quilt.

08-23-2013, 11:08 AM

#77

christyld60

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]I think the green looks more consistent with the quilt. The orange stands out too much.[/QUOTE]

I agree with charsuewilson......the orange is way too bold for this quilt.

08-23-2013, 11:17 AM

#78

GrannieAnnie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by btiny36

Hi, I can't decide which middle border to pick the light green or bright orange. The stripe is the first then either light green or orange then the animal print for outer border. So what do you like in the middle the light green or orange. Thanks bunches for all your input. Oh and I apologize now if my pics show up large....
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The light green looks to me like there's a gap in the fabrics. If the green was the same color as the green leaves and mushrooms in the amimal print, I'd like it.

OTOH, the orange is a bit harsh. I'd probably have chosen the leaf green or the blue.