3 hour batik quilt top

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12-19-2012, 10:55 AM

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KyKaren1949

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I think a piano key border using a little more of all the colorful fabrics would be nice too.

12-19-2012, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Belfrybat

I had insomnia last night, and instead of working on the numerous UFOs I have hanging around (or cleaning house), made a throw quilt top -- 3 hours from beginning to end. Now to decide whether to add another border in batik or just sandwich, quilt and bind as is. It is currently 44 x 66" - a decent size but looks a bit unfinished to me without a coloured border. Advice, anyone? I've decided this is a Christmas present so need to finish it by tomorrow.

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I LOVE the batiks, what is the name of the pattern? I really like it? I think a border of white would be awesome and really make the flowers POP. Let us know what what you decide. Post a picture of the finished product okay?

12-19-2012, 04:09 PM

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mimiknoxtaylor

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Beautiful. With or without a border it will be beautiful.

12-19-2012, 04:35 PM

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Thank you everyone. I think the name is bricks. I found a pattern called that but it uses small blocks. I prefer the larger ones. http://www.maryquilts.com/wp-content...est-Bricks.pdf

12-19-2012, 06:37 PM

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That is very pretty, with or without another border!

12-20-2012, 02:08 AM

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mary123

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What size are your blocks?

12-20-2012, 05:31 AM

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stchenfool

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Beautiful! Great use of batiks!

12-20-2012, 06:06 AM

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Friday1961

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I would make a pieced border using the same beautiful fabrics in your quilt. I think it would frame it nicely.

12-20-2012, 06:09 AM

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fmhall2

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I would gladly receive it as a Christmas present. I love it.

12-20-2012, 08:15 AM

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twinkie

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Briget, it appears like you have used some of the materials I sent. I hope so. It is very nicely done but I do agree a colored border would be a great addition to this quilt. Even a narrow colorful border and then another black border would enhance it a lot. Great Job.