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This is my table runner. What's it need?

This is my table runner. What's it need?

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Old 07-30-2016, 08:39 AM
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I would go dark blue and then an aqua with a tonal pattern. Skip the white, if this is a table-runner. White will show every stain.

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Old 07-30-2016, 12:41 PM
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Oooooohhh, how pretty! I think it just needs a dark border the same width as the pieces already in the runner.
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Old 07-30-2016, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by fatquarters View Post
If it were me I would not use the white...it feels stark. I am leaning toward the darker colors. I might try gray and navy. or a pretty print that includes some of these colors. I guess for me it would depend on what colors I find that work, but I would for sure audition some darker shades instead of white.

BTW..... I love how your pineapples turned out, very pretty!

The blocks are beautiful! I agree about the white. I'd use the darkest blue or that dark blue print in your blocks in a 3 inch border. You could also add a narrow white flange, if you like between the blocks and the border.
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Old 07-30-2016, 01:28 PM
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If the white is intended to be sewn on either side of the beautiful pineapple blocks, it already gives the eye a place to rest, IMO. Then I would bind it in a combination of the fabrics used in the pineapples - lots of blues and greens.
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Old 07-30-2016, 01:55 PM
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you could go 2 different ways. If you decide to separate the blocks with a small sashing, then you should also use that color as a border. I like it the way you have it in the picture. Because the 'blend' into one another with the blue floral print, I would do a small border with that same print so the sides would also 'blend' in. Then I would bind it in the very dark blue. Great work!
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Old 07-30-2016, 04:28 PM
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very nice job!!!
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Old 07-30-2016, 04:47 PM
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I think the piecing is beautiful the way it is. Having said that, I think I would add either a narrow border in the dark blue or do the binding in the dark blue. Most of the colours are very pretty pastels & I think it needs a pop of a darker blue to frame the runner. IMHO.
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Old 07-30-2016, 06:11 PM
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Since her kitchen is acqua, I would border it with that. Not a big bush border but one to "match" the fabric and her kitchen where I assume this will be enjoyed. Great pineapples.
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Old 07-30-2016, 06:21 PM
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I just love the pineapples. I would not use the white though.....audition alternatives.
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Old 07-30-2016, 06:58 PM
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Beautiful colors and a nice piecing job. I would prefer binding with one of the blue colors you have used.
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