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    Old 03-20-2013, 06:14 AM
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    I like the brown/gold border and think it raises it up to a level of elegance, since your center blue fabrics look like they are all the same value.
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    Old 03-20-2013, 06:16 AM
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    Originally Posted by MaryKatherine
    This is a piece resulting from a mystery quilt thingy from my guild. The fabric selection instructions were so vague I ended up with this very blue piece. Don't get me wrong; I love blue. I already pulled out some mismatched (pinky) blocks and I'm left with this. I'm trying to take it up to a usable size (Bed) It's at roughly at 56x 70 and I'd like to get it up close to 65x80. Of the original materials I either couldn't see them as a large border or there wasn't enough.
    Should I go to the store??? I only need about 3 yds.
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    I LOVE it! Go with the border as you show.
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    Old 03-20-2013, 06:21 AM
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    The border draws my eye out to the edge and away from the center. It also pulls out the gold dashes and they are strong. I am not opposed to that look.

    I am a more harmonious person and like balance...so I would probably use a med/dark blue border with the gold...either way is OK...it depends on what you like.
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    Old 03-20-2013, 06:32 AM
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    Great combination. Makes the blues pop. Good choice.
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    Old 03-20-2013, 06:40 AM
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    Originally Posted by MaryKatherine
    This is a piece resulting from a mystery quilt thingy from my guild. The fabric selection instructions were so vague I ended up with this very blue piece. Don't get me wrong; I love blue. I already pulled out some mismatched (pinky) blocks and I'm left with this. I'm trying to take it up to a usable size (Bed) It's at roughly at 56x 70 and I'd like to get it up close to 65x80. Of the original materials I either couldn't see them as a large border or there wasn't enough.
    Should I go to the store??? I only need about 3 yds.
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    I really like it - there is great contrast, it picks up the gold that is in the center of your blocks and really makes the blues stand out..........
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    Old 03-20-2013, 06:41 AM
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    I like the boarder...it ties everything together!
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    Old 03-20-2013, 06:52 AM
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    I too, love it and how it frames the quilt like a piece of artwork. It also picks up on the same fabric in the quilt. Nicely done!
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    Old 03-20-2013, 07:15 AM
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    just my humble opinion, but I think what your seeing is the way you have it laid out for the picture. It gives an illusion of being physically heavy.
    The color, print etc. matches very well
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    Old 03-20-2013, 07:25 AM
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    I love it!!!
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    Old 03-20-2013, 07:32 AM
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    I love the whole thing, including your border.
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