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    Old 01-28-2011, 05:31 PM
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    The floral border really finishes it nicely. Without the border it looks like you finished because you ran out of material - not because you designed it that way.
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    Old 01-28-2011, 06:16 PM
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    If you have to put a border on, the larger flower (#1) would be my favorite. It would be a little different texture from the small prints.
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    Old 01-28-2011, 06:18 PM
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    I'd bind it with the darker fabric and call it a day. The quilt is such a beauty on it's own, it doesn't need a border of any kind unless you just want it larger.
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    Old 01-28-2011, 06:20 PM
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    I would use the brown
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    Old 01-28-2011, 06:23 PM
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    What a stunning quilt - I LOVE IT!!! I also love both borders...each adds a different look....
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    Old 01-28-2011, 06:28 PM
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    I like the look of the brown border better as it is darker and sets the quilt off nicely. It is a gorgeous tablet topper!
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    Old 01-28-2011, 07:22 PM
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    My choice would be to leave it like it is, or use the second (middle) border - it brings out the colors in the quilt. The third one is a little bit dull... doesn't do anything for all that beautiful work you did.
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    Old 01-28-2011, 07:25 PM
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    Originally Posted by Jim's Gem
    Either border would be quite pretty. I think I prefer the first one though. (This would be the brown border) Bind in the green
    I agree.
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    Old 01-28-2011, 08:12 PM
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    I like the first but they both look good. What a beautiful quilt.
    great job and good colors.
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    Old 01-28-2011, 08:13 PM
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    It's lovely as is, but the dark brown floral border really sets it off IMO. You could then bind it in the green. I love it, you have done a wonderful job.
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