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    Old 12-09-2012, 07:27 PM
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    dark blue.
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    Old 12-09-2012, 08:06 PM
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    How good are you at even bindings and neat corners? If you're a stickler for really tidy, precise binding work, then I think the dark fabric would be nice. If you're still learning, or you don't really want to invest the time in making the corners perfect, then I think that you're better off with a match to the border. My observation is that bindings are among the top problem areas where quilts fall into the "loving hands at home" category of crafting. I've learned not to make a showpiece of them unless I really intend to do it right.
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    Old 12-09-2012, 08:10 PM
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    Personally I'd use that red or the pink print in the lower right.
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    Old 12-10-2012, 12:57 AM
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    Dark absolutely.
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    Old 12-10-2012, 03:11 AM
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    just to add my HO to the mix: whatever you do will be wonderful. Personally, I like the binding to match the border so that the center of the quilt is the focus. Also, the binding ends up hanging off the bed anyway, so it only frames the quilt when it's laid out flat or hanging. Gorgeous quilt and love your colors! Do share what you end up doing.
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    Old 12-10-2012, 03:41 AM
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    I like the dark blue as the sashing and floral for the back
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    Old 12-10-2012, 04:02 AM
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    I like the dark blue, it brings it all together.
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    Old 12-10-2012, 04:15 AM
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    Originally Posted by Pamela M
    I would go out and buy some dark pink but then I live where it is summer currently.
    I agree with Pamela. I think dark pink would pull both sides together. Very pretty quilt and I really love the floral back.
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    Old 12-10-2012, 04:35 AM
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    I like the dark blue. It frames your blocks and should frame the entire quilt. The florals would be lost in a binding.
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    Old 12-10-2012, 04:45 AM
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    Definitely the dark blue!
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