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08-03-2010, 05:15 PM

#41

Jeanniejo

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Black border or binding depending on how big you want the quilt.

08-04-2010, 04:31 AM

#42

cpfrog

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It definitely needs a black border, BUT.... it seems too small, unless it's a baby quilt. I'd add at least another 2-3 rows of flying geese; add black border; and a bias binding of the colored scraps. Let us see a pic when you are totally finished! Great job!

08-04-2010, 06:13 AM

#43

iltoaz

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I agree - the black border would finish up the quilt nicely. Please post pics once you have decided. Thanks for sharing.

08-04-2010, 07:53 AM

#44

zz-pd

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I think it needs a black boarder . God bless

08-04-2010, 09:00 AM

#45

lgc

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Just bind it in black.

08-04-2010, 05:05 PM

#46

Rexene

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I agree with Wvdek, black border and quilted with variegated thread. I'm not sure, but a border made of all the fabrics in the top might be too distracting. Binding in black might be better.

08-04-2010, 05:11 PM

#47

quiltaholic

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I think it is beautiful the way it is. I would bind it in black though.

08-04-2010, 05:12 PM

#48

Rexene

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Whoops, that should have read a binding made of all the fabrics might be too distracting.

08-04-2010, 05:27 PM

#49

JCL in FL

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Quote:

Originally Posted by leaha

black border and binding, my rule for quilts is to use the darkest color in the quilt for last border and binding, think of it as a picture frame to keep your eye on the quilt. I made one quilt my 4 patch and did not follow "MY rule" and I find my eyes go off on the white part of the binding but stay on in the colored part of the binding. Now this is "MY" rule and I am by no means the QP, to each there own.

I think that is the rule that quilters used to go by. Partly because it frames the quilt and partly because that part is closest to the floor and it won't show soil as easily. Now days anything goes but I generally keep to "the rule" also.