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07-07-2011, 08:32 AM

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I'm not entirely satisfied with this quilt. I need some ideas on how to "spark" it up. It could be a quilt for my soon-to-be DIL, who likes things simple, uncomplicated. I'm just not sure what it needs. Ideas? Thinking of adding a large border for the drop. Maybe one of the green tones?

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07-07-2011, 08:34 AM

LoriEl

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Looks good from here! Your inspector didn't have any ideas for you?

07-07-2011, 08:35 AM

Tartan

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I think it is perfect the way it is! If it comes with the cat, even better.

07-07-2011, 08:37 AM

Alex J

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You want to "spark it up", from here it's sparking.

07-07-2011, 08:44 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Terri Morin

I need some ideas on how to "spark" it up. It could be a quilt for my soon-to-be DIL, who likes things simple, uncomplicated.

I don't think it needs to be "sparked" up.
You say that she likes uncomplicated - I think this fits the bill.

It is beautiful as is. Plain and Simple.

07-07-2011, 08:46 AM

craftybear

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beautiful quilt

07-07-2011, 08:47 AM

Flying_V_Goddess

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I say finish it the way it is. It doesn't need any more pizazz, oomph, or spark. :)

07-07-2011, 09:07 AM

quiltsRfun

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex J

You want to "spark it up", from here it's sparking.

I agree. You did a great job with the placement of the different colors to keep it balanced.

07-07-2011, 09:15 AM

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Sophie is, indeed, my "inspector". It's not a quilt, until she sits on it.

07-07-2011, 09:42 AM

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I think it is a lovely quilt and very well done. I think a wide boarder would be okay if you wanted to do a drape. I feel the narrow boarder you have leaves it a bit unfinished based on the size of the blocks. Just M2C.

I am sure she will love it. I do!