Asking for advice...
11-04-2011, 01:52 PM
#11
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I like your quilt a lot! I'm wondering if it even needs a border. If it's large enough, maybe not. I've seen older quilts that were just quilted & bound without an borders and this quilt made me think of that. If you're going to hand quilt, what about Baptist Fans like Bonnie Hunter shows how to do?
11-04-2011, 01:59 PM
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How nice to have such wonderful memories! Lavender might be a nice border, but something darker would really make the colors 'pop'. Maybe a nice rich red or even black? You might even consider a second, narrow inner border. If I was you I'd audition several colors, step back and just pick my favorite(s). Please post a photo when you're done so we can all see the finished quilt!
11-04-2011, 02:08 PM
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I agree-don't tie it. This quilt so full of memories will become a valued heirloom. IMO, I would use a darker color for the outer border to frame the quilt. Then a narrow border of your lavendar or...orange or red, or another color from the quilt. What a joy to have such a special quilt.
11-04-2011, 02:10 PM
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Play with come color strips to see what you like with it! As for hand quilting... it is my favorite way too... I would do interlocking circles or a simple heart in each square as a symbol of the love you shared. Both are easy to hand quilt and wouldn't take away from the beauty of the quilt.
11-04-2011, 02:18 PM
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I love your quilt- what a wonderful history behind it and what great memories for you! I would put a narrow black or dark border first, then maybe a piano key border with all the other fabrics, or a red or orange one. Thanks for sharing, I love to see the old fabrics.
11-04-2011, 05:35 PM
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I am curious why so many advise against tying quilts? That was the most common practice in my experience. In fact I never saw a "quilted" quilt until I was well into adult hood. Is it more a regional preference?
11-05-2011, 09:18 AM
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Thank you so much for each helpful reply! I can hardly wait to get started, but I have to make a decision first, and quite possibly, visit the fabric store!
In answer to this last question, I just prefer the look of a quilted quilt, but I've seen and used several that were tied. I would say that for myself, tying just doesn't satisfy my creative feelings. There's nothing WRONG with tying though!
In answer to this last question, I just prefer the look of a quilted quilt, but I've seen and used several that were tied. I would say that for myself, tying just doesn't satisfy my creative feelings. There's nothing WRONG with tying though!
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