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    Old 10-21-2014, 05:19 AM
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    Originally Posted by sandrab64
    I am laying under a quilt made from that pattern right now! I have no border on mine and its my favorite minkee-backed quilt ever! Nice job!
    OHHH Minkie that sounds like a good idea I have not used Minkie as a back, does I quilt up nice? Do you mid showing a photo of the one you made?
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    Old 10-21-2014, 05:23 AM
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    Nice modern design. In my opinion it does not need borders, looks great as is if the current size suits your purpose for it.
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    Old 10-21-2014, 05:31 AM
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    Originally Posted by Mariposa
    Great job on this! Love the pattern. Borders only if you'd like.
    I agree. If you want it as a lap or wall quilt then you are going to OK without one. Watch out, Minkie is quite stretchy and is NOT that easy to quilt as flannel.
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    Old 10-21-2014, 06:08 PM
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    Thank you all for you input! I think I will do some boarders to make it fit a twin, I really had no plan when making the quilt I just wanted to try something new and these flying geese were new to me and I never had bought a kit before.
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    Old 10-21-2014, 06:16 PM
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    I'm liking the apple green, teal, and tangerine. Maybe fool with those colors?
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    Old 10-22-2014, 01:46 AM
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    Don't know about boaders but do know I like your quilt.
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    Old 10-22-2014, 03:14 AM
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    I really like your quilt: the colors, the design, the visual impact -- all are stunning. In my opinion, a work of art deserves a frame. Even a small white frame will give a viewer's eye a place to stop and make it focus on the center. I've learned, however, that a personal choice is always the best one. If you like a border, put one (or two) or two on. If you don't care for borders, leave them off. Either way, it's a beautiful quilt.
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    Old 10-22-2014, 03:19 AM
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    Originally Posted by mannem
    It would depend how much the boarders pay, if little, I would chase them off, really fast.
    really...you just had to go there..
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    Old 10-22-2014, 03:27 AM
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    I like mannem's reply, very cute.
    I like at least one border on most of my quilts. Usually more, really depends on the size I want it to be.
    Your quilt, your decision.
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    Old 10-22-2014, 04:18 AM
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    I am a big fan of these modern, no border type quilts. Having said that, I almost always add borders because I never seem to think the quilt is big enough, thereby making it more traditional.

    As an answer to your question - this is such a personal choice. Modern = no borders. Traditional = borders. And, is it big enough? You have an oversize lap right now. Do you need or want a lap, or do you need a twin? Borders will up the size.

    Let us know what you decide to do.
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