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    Old 05-28-2016, 08:17 PM
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    Default Changed my borders and so much happier with my quilt!!

    I got my borders changed!! I posted earlier about what border should I go with (and responses were split on the two choices I posted, so I felt either way, I couldn't go wrong!). I felt drawn to the lighter blue border on the outside with the narrow dark blue inner border. I also trimmed the innermost cream border so that it was proportional.

    I hated this quilt prior (see picture of the brown border I started with, it was all wrong for a variety of reasons for this quilt). However, now I am very happy with it! So glad I took the time to change them out. :-)
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    Old 05-29-2016, 03:15 AM
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    Oh yeah. That blue border looks so nice.
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    Old 05-29-2016, 03:20 AM
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    Oh my, I can hardly believe what a difference it made. It's perfect now! I like how you used a dark blue and then the lighter color to frame the quilt.
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    Old 05-29-2016, 03:28 AM
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    Very good decision. The blue really brightens the quilt. Pretty quilt!
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    Old 05-29-2016, 03:47 AM
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    Great choice! I like a dark first border. It frames the quilt.
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    Old 05-29-2016, 04:03 AM
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    Yes, I love the blue border too! Very pretty quilt!!
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    Old 05-29-2016, 04:09 AM
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    Yes, your final selection on borders. I love borders on most quilts anyway and I feel they can make or break the quilt. Good job.
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    Old 05-29-2016, 04:25 AM
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    You certainly made the right decision. The difference is quite amazing between the brown and blue borders. I am glad you are pleased. It's a lovely quilt.
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    Old 05-29-2016, 04:28 AM
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    Beautiful. What a difference. The floral border did not send me at all but this one is perfect.
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    Old 05-29-2016, 04:29 AM
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    I like the blue border too.
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