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    Old 09-20-2014, 09:23 AM
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    It looks great without any borders! I love it, but have no suggestions to offer you. Great work.
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    Old 09-20-2014, 09:42 AM
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    Originally Posted by Barb in Louisiana
    I like the border you chose but find that the scale of the border doesn't match the scale of the blocks. In other words, the applique in the border is too small. It just doesn't look right to me. I would pick some of the larger leaves from the blocks you have already done and use that size, even if it means you have to use less of them. You do have small leaves in some of the blocks, but the larger leaves and heavier flowers are what I focus on when I look at your quilt.

    FYI....it is an absolutely beautiful quilt.
    I think I agree here, but oh my!! What a beautiful quilt!!
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    Old 09-20-2014, 09:51 AM
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    Such a beautiful quilt! I like the border you have here, but if you're not happy with it, definitely check out some photos of similar quilts for more ideas.
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    Old 09-20-2014, 09:55 AM
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    I like the floral border very much. You did a great job
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    Old 09-20-2014, 10:09 AM
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    Thank you all for your input, I think you are right Barb, the scale is small, I think I will applique 3 roses (slightly larger) on each corner and then three sets of roses on the long sides
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    Old 09-20-2014, 10:34 AM
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    Wow....i love your quilt. You just inspired me to maybe...possibly start my Christmas Baltimore :-)

    Of course this is just my personal take on this and at the end it is your quilt, your efforts, and you are the owner who will be admiring it every day, but there is something about the border that is distracting me from the blocks. I can't really pinpoint but i guess i am seeing a wall of the prairie points that is separating the blocks from the border (clear as mud?)lol
    Hope i made some sense to you and well done on a beautiful work
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    Old 09-20-2014, 10:34 AM
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    I vote YES for the floral border.
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    Old 09-20-2014, 10:36 AM
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    Originally Posted by rosiewell
    Thank you all for your input, I think you are right Barb, the scale is small, I think I will applique 3 roses (slightly larger) on each corner and then three sets of roses on the long sides
    Sounds like a good plan to me. I am really looking forward to the finished quilt. You are doing some beautiful work there.
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    Old 09-20-2014, 10:38 AM
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    Try placing some larger leaves on the other side and see if the scale doesn't look better. It's a beautiful quilt and a wonderful idea for the border.
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    Old 09-20-2014, 12:03 PM
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    Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
    the border is great... but put the 'heavy' ends together in the opposite corners. then to tie it in a little more, i'd put a red binding on it.
    That would look beautiful. Your blocks are awesome!
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