This is my table runner. What's it need?

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07-28-2016, 11:09 PM

#11

DOTTYMO

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A narrow white border followed by a border in colours matching the pineapple blocks.

07-29-2016, 02:55 AM

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ManiacQuilter2

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I would do an inside border with a very light fabric since that will make the blocks looks like they are floating and then select a darker fabric for a 3" or so outside border. I am sure she will enjoying this gift.

07-29-2016, 03:04 AM

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cindyb

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Very beautiful. If I were to finish this I would not separate those blocks - I always love secondary patterns and there is a nice one going on. Then I would put a dark flange and bind it with the same fabric as your center squares. Regardless what you do, it is beautiful.

07-29-2016, 03:26 AM

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tapper

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Originally Posted by fatquarters

If it were me I would not use the white...it feels stark. I am leaning toward the darker colors. I might try gray and navy. or a pretty print that includes some of these colors. I guess for me it would depend on what colors I find that work, but I would for sure audition some darker shades instead of white.

Agree with this.
I like the pineapple blocks...such pretty colors.
Aqua is one of my favorite colors. I bet her kitchen will look awesome.

07-29-2016, 03:49 AM

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Onebyone

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I would use light gray for a narrow border and the green for the binding.

07-29-2016, 04:18 AM

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Gatormom3

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Your blocks are beautiful! I love the color choices - they work so well together. I would use a narrow inner border of white and then choose one of the other fabrics for the outer border.

07-29-2016, 04:57 AM

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Maureen NJ

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Originally Posted by Cybrarian

Have you considered a white inner border 3/4 to 1 1/2 inches then a 2-3 inch outer border in one of the aquas with a dark blue flange? Just another option for you to consider, love your pineapple blocks!

i think this would work nicely. Like the 3/4" inner border.

07-29-2016, 04:59 AM

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Maureen NJ

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Originally Posted by Maureen NJ

i think this would work nicely. Like the 3/4" inner border.

bTW, I love your pineapples and choice of color. I did some using Alex anderson's book and it was fun.

07-29-2016, 05:31 AM

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LavenderBlue

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I would bind it "as is" with one of the darker blues. It is beautiful so far!

07-29-2016, 06:09 AM

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jackiequilts4fun

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Thank you all SO MUCH for your wonderful, helpful suggestions.

I considered each one & I have a plan.

I am going to add a little flange.

I'm trying to add a photo but it's not letting me. Sorry.
I'll go back to my original post & see if it will let me there ... otherwise
you'll have to wait 'til I have the runner completed.

Thanks again!